Staff Structures Engineer

Divergent • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

Divergent is seeking a skilled and motivated engineer to support the development of advanced aerospace vehicles and transform structural systems through new materials and technologies. The Staff Structures Engineer will lead complex structural engineering projects, support technical execution across multiple programs, and serve as a domain expert within the engineering organization. The work supports Divergent’s DAPS manufacturing platform, which combines 3D-printed metal connectors called Nodes™ with lightweight materials to create complex structures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 8 years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong CAD and finite element analysis (FEA) experience.
• Experience with aerospace loads, lightweight structures, and advanced materials.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis activities.
• Create and manage CAD models, finite element (FE) models, and bills of materials (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 their technical development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health and wellness benefits, including HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior