# Materials and Structures Engineer

> Executive Recruiting Group · Broomfield, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-06

**Salary:** USD 135,000–180,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking a **Structures & Materials Engineer** to lead the design, analysis, qualification, and continuous improvement of structural and thermal components supporting next-generation rocket propulsion systems and flight vehicles. In this role, you will work across design, manufacturing, and test organizations to develop high-performance hardware capable of operating in extreme environments.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Design and develop flight structures, rocket motor cases, nozzles, and other structural components for propulsion systems.
-   Perform structural and thermal finite element analyses (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus.
-   Select and qualify aerospace materials, including composites, metals, insulation, and thermal protection materials.
-   Support the design, qualification, and implementation of additive manufacturing solutions for structural components.
-   Lead structural failure investigations, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
-   Support component qualification, static-fire testing, and flight test activities by analyzing test data and validating designs.
-   Collaborate with propulsion, manufacturing, systems, and test engineering teams to optimize performance, manufacturability, reliability, and weight.
-   Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance structural performance and production efficiency.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
-   5+ years of experience designing and analyzing aerospace structural components.
-   Experience performing structural and thermal finite element analysis using ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar software.
-   Strong understanding of composite materials and aerospace metals.
-   U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.

**Preferred Qualification:**

-   Experience designing structures for rocket propulsion, missile, launch vehicle, or hypersonic systems.
-   Knowledge of thermal protection systems (TPS), insulation materials, and high-temperature structural applications.
-   Experience supporting static-fire testing, structural qualification, or flight test programs.
-   Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM).
-   Active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.

## Apply

[Apply at Executive Recruiting Group](https://apply.workable.com/erg-recruiting/j/A4CF0AACD2/apply)

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