Structures Engineer, Aerospace & Defense (All Levels)

Company: Divergent
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose Divergent aims to revolutionize industrial manufacturing in the aerospace and defense industries through our DAPS (Divergent Adaptive Production System) technology. Our patented production system incorporates Nodes™ – 3D-printed metal connectors – with lightweight materials to create strong and efficient complex structures. Divergent's technology eliminates tooling and drives radical innovation, capital reduction, and sustainability in vehicle manufacturing. Divergent is seeking a skilled and motivated engineer to support the next generation of industry-leading aerospace vehicle development. We're committed to transforming vehicles' structural systems away from traditional manufacturing by using new materials and new technologies. To do this, we need a forward-looking and innovative engineer who will help shape the future of automotive structures. Structures Engineer will be responsible for the product development through entire product life cycle, from program kick-off to start of production. In this role, you will create and manage CAD models, FEA models and BOM's for individual Nodes™ as well as full structures. You will develop and maintain engineering documentation, including system level DFMEA and DVP and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand manufacturing/design capabilities and limitations and to ensure proposed design changes can be efficiently produced and assembled. As DAPS Product Engineer, you will also act as technical liaison between Divergent and its customers, to ensure product requirements are concurred, tracked and achieved. The Role Create and manage CAD designs of the components, as well as the BOM structure. Build up and analyze FE Models of Node™-based vehicle structures applications including validation using hand calculations and optimization. Present design summary/reports efficiently at meetings and to other relevant engineers or external parties. Create, refine, and execute new technical solutions for automotive structures to support external customer programs and joint development efforts. Work collaboratively in a team environment within the DAPS Product Engineering team and cross-functionally with other disciplines to efficiently design and release structures that are optimized for mass, efficient production, and assembly. Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and support prototype and production build activities. Maintain technical documentation, including best practices and lesson learned. Support vehicle builds and product development testing and troubleshooting. Basic Qualifications Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Experience in structure design. CAD experience creating detailed models. Siemens NX is a plus. PLM experience. Teamcenter is a plus. Experience in structural analysis. Experience in analysis software packages such as Nastran, Optistruct, and/or LS-Dyna. Solid understanding of linear/nonlinear behaviors of advanced materials (composites, adhesives, metals) to achieve lightweight structural solutions. Experience with aerospace load applications and MIL-STDs. Outstanding comprehension of solid mechanics. Solid interpersonal skills and motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule. Preferred Qualifications Experience interfacing with engineering, testing, and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints. Experience with DFMEA, DVP, control plans, PPAP and APQP. Knowledge of overall vehicle systems/sub-systems and requirements. Experience supporting analysis and completing documentations for product approval and launch. Experience supporting structural design and analysis throughout the design, build, and test phases of a development cycle. Experience with fast iteration prototyping programs. Experiencing with managing system configurations and managing changes to size, weight, and cost constraints. Supported or engaged directly with DoD airworthiness stakeholders such as Air Force Test Center (AFTC) or FAA. Work Environment Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Compensation At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E03 - E07 as evaluated through our interview process. Engineer / E03: $100,980 - $138,820 Engineer / E04: $116,600 - $160,325 Senior Engineer / E05: $134,640 - $185,130 Lead Engineer / E06: $155,540 - 213,840 Principal Engineer / E07: $179,630 - 247,005 Pay Range $100,980—$247,005 USD What We Offer: Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions. Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time. Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind. Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance. Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint. Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. EEO Poster In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. E-Verify: Right to Work Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish) Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.

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