Divergent

Staff Structures Engineer (Aerospace)

In short

This role leads structural design and analysis across multiple aerospace, defense, and automotive engineering programs for a company building a 3D-printed metal structures manufacturing platform. It covers CAD and FEA modeling, structural optimization and validation, manufacturing and prototype support, root cause investigations, and mentoring junior engineers. It requires a BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 8+ years of structural engineering experience, and strong CAD/FEA skills with lightweight structures and advanced materials. The role is onsite in Torrance, California, and requires eligibility to work in the US.

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 industrial manufacturing platform, combining 3D-printed metal Nodes™ with lightweight materials for aerospace, defense, and automotive structures.
What you will do
•Lead structural design and analysis activities across multiple engineering programs.
•Create and manage CAD models, finite element models, and bills of materials.
•Perform advanced structural analysis, optimization, and validation.
•Support manufacturing, testing, and prototype build activities.
•Drive root cause investigations and continuous improvement.
•Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.
Requirements
•BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering 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.
•Eligibility to work in the United States is verified through E-Verify.
Culture & Benefits
•Collaborative, dynamic, high-performing, and mission-driven engineering environment.
•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, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
•Learning and development reimbursement opportunities.

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