What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Design Engineer position at EVONA?
Structural Design Engineer
We are working with a fast-growing aerospace company developing next-generation launch systems designed to increase access to space through improved reliability, scalability, and operational cadence.
With strong funding and a highly collaborative engineering culture, this is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge hardware in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
The Opportunity
As a Structural Design Engineer, you will support the development of flight hardware across the full product lifecycle. You will work closely with senior engineers, manufacturing, and test teams to design, analyze, and deliver structural components for advanced aerospace systems.
This role is ideal for engineers early in their career who want to take ownership of real hardware, grow their technical capability quickly, and gain exposure to the full development cycle from concept through testing and integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design of structural components, including primary and secondary structures
- Perform structural analysis using a range of methods, from hand calculations to FEA
- Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to ensure designs are buildable and verifiable
- Assist in developing load cases, margin summaries, and structural documentation
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to engineering decision-making
- Support hardware builds, testing, and integration activities
- Learn and apply best practices for structural design in high-performance environments
Requirements
- 2–8 years of experience in structural or mechanical engineering (aerospace preferred)
- Experience with CAD tools (NX preferred) and familiarity with FEA tools (ANSYS or similar)
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including stress, materials, and load paths
- Exposure to hardware development, manufacturing, or testing environments
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced setting
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Nice to Have
- Experience with aerospace or launch vehicle systems
- Familiarity with composite materials or cryogenic environments
- Hands-on experience with hardware builds or testing
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000