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# Structural Engineer II with Security Clearance

- **Company:** Sierra Nevada Corporation.
- **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $94,345.0 - $129,725.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Desktop Computing, Femap, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, C4ISR, Ansys, PATRAN, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5876604081

## About the Role

* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Qualifications You Must Have: * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
 * 2+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
 * Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
 * Proficient understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
 * Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
 * Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
 * Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
 * Exposure to Static and/or Dynamic Analyses.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: * Master's degree in a related field.
 * Experience with advanced structural analysis tools and software.
 * Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS.
 * Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.
 * Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods.
 * Ability to author substantiation reports.
 * Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
 * Previous experience supporting missile system development programs Essential Functions: * Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
 * Occasional travel may be required.
 * Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
 * Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop structural designs and analysis.
 * Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.

## Description

If you like solving problems and working with complex materials and systems, join our amazing team! As a Structural Engineer II, you will play a critical role in designing, evaluating, and certifying complex aerospace and defense structures. You will perform advanced structural analysis, develop test plans, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance and performance. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to
consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Responsibilities: * Design and evaluate complex metallic and composite structures.

 * Conduct advanced structural analysis and validation.
 * Develop and execute test plans for structural components.
 * Prepare and review technical documentation and reports.
 * Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize structural designs.