*Senior Aerospace Structural Engineer*

We are seeking an experienced and highly collaborative Aerospace Structural Engineer to join our advanced jet propulsion team.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will design, analyze, and validate primary and secondary structural components for next-generation propulsion and airframe mounting systems.
• You will ensure all structures meet strict strength, stiffness, weight, and durability requirements while collaborating closely with materials, manufacturing and testing teams.
• Structural Analysis: Perform linear and non-linear stress, buckling, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses on metallic and composite structures.
• Build, refine, and validate complex structural models using ANSYS, NASTRAN, or Abaqus.
• Create and modify 3D blueprints and engineering drawings using Catia or Siemens NX in compliance with GD&T standards.
• Define structural test plans, oversee physical load testing, and correlate test data back to analytical models.
• Partner with aerodynamics, thermal control, and manufacturing teams to optimize weight and performance.
• Lead mechanical design of complex assemblies, including enclosures, mounting structures, thermal solutions, and structural components.
• Support hands-on integration of hardware.
• Support troubleshooting for mechanical and system-level issues during lab and field testing.
• Support environmental qualification aligned with standards such as MIL-STD-810.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical performance and durability.
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Contribute to technical reports, proposal efforts, and technical planning for new programs.
• Represent Albers Aerospace on-site at the customer facility.
• Mentor and manage onboarding activities for new team members.
• Support the development of training products and present training.
• May lead small engineering teams to support larger projects.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX) Experience with rapid prototyping methods (CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, composites) Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and classical hand-calculation methods Familiarity with environmental and durability requirements for defense systems Ability to work hands-on in a lab or integration environment U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/hold a security clearance Desired Skills/Abilities: Familiarity with project management principles (although this position requires daily Aerospace Structural Engineering expertise and technical execution) Education, Experience and Certifications Required: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or field related to structural engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structural analysis and design, preferably in aerospace or defense or a closely related discipline.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a discipline closely related to structural engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in the field or related area Active security clearance Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer While primarily an office job, may require time at a manufacturing facility or other location Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times CONUS travel may be required from time to time
• Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

Note

The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.