Quest Defense provides advanced engineering services for the aerospace and defense sectors, supporting air, land, sea, and space systems. Its work combines mechanical engineering, process optimization, sustainment, and product support with technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and digital threads across the product lifecycle. The company partners with defense organizations on mission-critical and safety-focused programs designed to improve the performance, efficiency, and supportability of complex systems. Quest Defense also emphasizes ethical operations and an inclusive workplace.
Structural Aerospace Engineer - Remote, United States
Quest Defense is seeking a Structural Aerospace Engineer to analyze, design, and test flight-critical components for defense systems. The role supports aircraft safety, weight optimization, and durability through structural engineering analysis and validation.
Description
- Conduct structural and stress analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods
- Perform structural dynamics analyses covering rotor dynamics, torsional system behavior, and environmental equivalence
- Partner with designers to apply analysis results, shape load paths, and optimize structures for strength, weight, and manufacturability
- Evaluate failure modes and contribute to structural test programs
- Verify adherence to regulatory standards and customer specifications
- Assist with structural testing and present findings to cross-functional teams
- Advise on design concepts while balancing technical risk, cost, and performance
- Prepare stress-analysis records for the release of engineering drawings and related documentation
- Support test execution and assess results to validate and verify designs
- Coordinate multiple priorities effectively
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in structural engineering or a related discipline
- Preferred aerospace experience of 4–7 or more years
- Substantial experience with structural analysis and design
- Proficiency with ANSYS, ABAQUS, and Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAD
- Capacity to perform effectively in a fast-moving, changing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Solid knowledge of structural mechanics, dynamics, and materials science
- Ability to interpret complex analytical results
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required
- Preferred ability to obtain and retain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Assistance with professional certifications
- Defined opportunities for career advancement
- Flexible, collaborative, people-focused work environment
- Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Support for professional development
- Flexible and welcoming workplace
- Opportunity to contribute to next-generation safety-critical and mission-critical projects with real-world impact