Structural Aerospace Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural/stress analysis using a combination of hand calculations and finite element analysis • Perform structural dynamic analysis, including rotor dynamics, torsional system dynamic analysis, and environmental equivalence. • Work with designers to incorporate analysis findings, influence load paths, and optimize structural designs for strength, weight, and manufacturability. • Analyzing failure modes, supporting test programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements • Support structural testing, ensuring designs meet regulatory standards, and communicating findings to cross-functional teams. • Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance) • Compile documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents • Support test execution and analyze test results to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications Effectively manage multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field •4-7+years of Aerospace experience preferred • Significant experience in structural analysis and design • Proficiency in engineering software such as ANSYS, ABAQUS and Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAD • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, and material science, with the ability to interpret complex results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) • Experience in adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.

The QDSS Advantage

What You’ll Find Here

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.
• Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
• Pay Ranges
• $100,000 — $120,000 USD
• At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions , we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.
• Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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