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Structural Engineer

DP Professionals (DPP)
Englewood, CO Contractor
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026

DPP is seeking a Structural Engineer for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry.


Work location: Onsite in Englewood, CO

Duration: 7 months

Terms: W2 position

Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.


Position summary:

  • As a Structural Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated ground and air vehicles to orbital and space exploration systems.
  • You'll examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems.
  • Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Required skills:

  • Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Basic knowledge of Computer-Aided Engineering tools
  • Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams Understanding of Static and/or Dynamic Analyses

Preferred:

  • Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS experience
  • Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods
  • Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
  • Ability to author substantiation reports, Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Education:

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline and typically 0-2 or more years of relevant experience

Work environment:

  • Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
  • Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Rarely exposed to loud noises.

Interested? Learn more:

Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mike at Mike.Ford@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00381).


US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a Secret US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D


DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

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