Divergent

Senior Structures Engineer (Aerospace)

In short

Senior Structures Engineer role at Divergent, an aerospace/defense/automotive manufacturing platform company using 3D-printed metal Nodes and lightweight materials. The job involves creating CAD and finite element models, performing structural analysis and optimization of aerospace structures, supporting prototype testing, and coordinating with design, manufacturing, and test teams. Requires a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of structural engineering experience, and hands-on experience with CAD, PLM, and tools like Nastran, OptiStruct, or LS-DYNA. The role is onsite in Torrance, California.

Location
Torrance, California, United States; work is performed in an office environment.
Salary
$100,980–$247,005 USD per year, depending on evaluated level E03–E07.
Company
Divergent develops the DAPS integrated engineering and manufacturing platform for aerospace, defense, automotive, and other demanding industries, using 3D-printed metal Nodes™ and lightweight materials to produce complex structures without traditional tooling.
What you will do
•Create CAD models, finite element models, and bills of materials for aerospace structures.
•Perform structural analysis, validation, and optimization.
•Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting.
•Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams across the product lifecycle.
•Maintain engineering documentation and support product releases.
•Contribute to process, weight, and cost improvement initiatives.
Requirements
•BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
•5+ years of structural engineering experience.
•Experience with CAD and PLM.
•Experience with Nastran, OptiStruct, LS-DYNA, or similar tools.
•Strong understanding of aerospace structures and materials.
•Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards in an office environment.
Culture & Benefits
•Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
•Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave.
•HMO and Premium PPO health plans, company-sponsored life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
•Learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
•Collaborative, dynamic, high-performing, mission-driven environment focused on innovation and reducing manufacturing impact.
•Employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify; no agencies, solicitations, or calls.

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