Structures Engineer, Aerospace & Defense (All Levels)
Divergent is seeking a Structures Engineer to join our Aerospace & Defense team in Torrance, California. As a technology company revolutionizing industrial manufacturing through our Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), we integrate machine learning, additive manufacturing, and flexible assembly to produce complex vehicle structures and subsystems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace vehicle development within a dynamic and innovative environment.
In this position, you will be responsible for the entire product development lifecycle, from program initiation to production. Key duties include creating and managing CAD designs and BOM structures, developing and analyzing finite element models of Node™-based vehicle structures, and presenting design summaries to internal and external stakeholders. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure designs are optimized for mass, efficient production, and assembly. Additionally, you will maintain technical documentation and support vehicle builds and product development testing.
The ideal candidate holds a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and possesses experience in structural design and analysis. Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Siemens NX, and familiarity with PLM systems like Teamcenter are advantageous. A solid understanding of linear and nonlinear behaviors of advanced materials, experience with aerospace load applications and MIL-STDs, and strong interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to manage personal workload and execute tasks within tight schedules is also required.
Divergent offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonuses. Our benefits encompass paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health and wellness options, including HMO and Premium PPO plans. We are committed to professional development, offering reimbursement opportunities for learning initiatives to help you expand your skill set and achieve peak performance.
Joining Divergent means becoming part of a collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. We are disrupting traditional manufacturing industries by fostering innovation and integrating people and technology to reduce our environmental footprint. This role provides significant growth opportunities and the chance to shape the future of aerospace structures through groundbreaking technologies.