Staff Structures Engineer

Divergent aims to revolutionize industrial manufacturing in the aerospace and defense industries through our DAPS (Divergent Adaptive Production System) technology. Our patented production system incorporates Nodes™ – 3D-printed metal connectors – with lightweight materials to create strong and efficient complex structures. Divergent’s technology eliminates tooling and drives radical innovation, capital reduction, and sustainability in vehicle manufacturing.

Divergent is seeking a skilled and motivated engineer to support the next generation of industry-leading aerospace vehicle development. We’re committed to transforming vehicles’ structural systems away from traditional manufacturing by using new materials and new technologies.  To do this, we need a forward-looking and innovative engineer who will help shape the future of automotive structures.

As a Staff Structures Engineer, you will lead complex structural engineering projects and support technical execution across multiple programs while serving as a domain expert within the engineering organization.

• Lead structural design and analysis activities.
• Create and manage CAD models, FE models, and BOMs.
• Perform advanced structural analysis, optimization, and validation.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and prototype build activities.
• Drive root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.

• BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong CAD and FEA experience.
• Experience with aerospace loads, lightweight structures, and advanced materials.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.