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Senior Aerospace Engineer

Denver, CO

Hybrid Full time

$148,000 to $189,000 a year

The employer is a space company building small-satellite platforms and ground systems.

The employer is looking for a Senior Aerospace Engineer in Denver, CO. In this role you will lead technical work alongside an experienced aerospace engineering team and take real ownership of your work. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Denver office.

What you’ll do

  • Analyze aircraft and spacecraft structures and systems
  • Prepare certification and compliance documentation
  • Run stress, thermal and dynamics analyses
  • Work across design, manufacturing and supplier teams
  • Write test plans and support qualification testing
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience with FEA tools such as NASTRAN or ANSYS
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance may be required
  • Strong technical documentation skills
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • Composite structures experience
  • Experience with FAA certification

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Denver, CO is $148,000 – $189,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Paid time off plus paid company holidays
  • Paid professional licensing and society memberships
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account with employer contribution

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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