Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer Location: Westminster, CO (On-Site) Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay Range: $63.87 - $82.66/hour Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week), flexible with potential for OT Elevate Your Engineering Career with a Leading Aerospace Innovator A cutting-edge aerospace and defense firm based in Westminster, CO, is actively hiring a Structural Engineer to support advanced mechanical and structural systems for space-based platforms. This is your chance to work on high-stakes, high-tech programs that impact security and beyond. You'll be part of a collaborative and technically elite team where your work directly contributes to mission success. This role offers long-term career potential, including the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position. Why You'll Want This Job: Join an organization driving next-gen space technologies. Be part of a team where precision and innovation come first. Enjoy flexible hours, overtime opportunities, and growth potential. Contribute to engineering solutions for real-world aerospace challenges. What You'll Be Doing: Perform structural analysis of spacecraft hardware and support systems using a combination of hand calculations and FEA tools. Conduct static, modal, buckling, and dynamic response evaluations. Define loading conditions and participate in environmental test efforts (vibration, acoustic, shock, etc.). Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation. Work cross-functionally with design, systems, and testing teams throughout the development lifecycle. Must-Have Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical discipline. 6 years of experience with spacecraft, payloads, ground support, or structural systems. Active Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Proficiency in Nastran for FEA analysis (static, modal, buckling, frequency). Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have): Master's degree in Structural or Aerospace Engineering. Familiarity with tools such as Simcenter , FEMAP , LS-Dyna , Abaqus , MATLAB , Adams , Python , or SolidWorks . Experience analyzing advanced assemblies, fatigue/fracture mechanics, composites, welds, and complex load paths. Knowledge of nonlinear, explicit, multibody dynamics, or jitter analysis. Work Environment: This is a 100% on-site position in Westminster, CO. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are . Occasional local travel to nearby partner facilities may be necessary. Ready to Make an Impact? If you meet the core qualifications and are excited to work in a mission-focused aerospace setting, connect with LHH today to be considered. Compensation & Benefits: LHH offers competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term , term life, commuter benefits, and a 401(k). Eligible employees may also receive paid sick leave, holiday pay, and other leave as required by law. Pay Details: $63.87 to $82.66 per hour Search managed by: Shannon Implom Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term , additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance