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Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. \nJoin us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.\nPurpose\nDivergent is seeking an experienced and motivated analysis engineer to support the next generation of industry-leading 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 industrial manufacturing.\nThe Structural Analyst will build and manage FE models of structural components or full system architectures for a variety of vehicle platforms and perform detailed engineering analysis on structural components and systems using CAE programs. This position requires to work closely with inter-group engineers to understand manufacturing/design capabilities and limitations to ensure proposed design changes can be efficiently produced and assembled. Absorbing the latest technologies and collaborating successfully in a team environment is essential to ensure cross-functional requirements are met while achieving project targets.\nThe Role\nBuild up and analyze FE Models of Node™-based vehicle structures for aerospace flight applications or automotive use cases including validation using hand calculations and optimization.\nApply cutting-edge FE/CAE methodology including nonlinear geometry / nonlinear material / implicit and explicit techniques to address complicated multi-physics problems.\nPresent technical analysis summary/reports efficiently at meetings and to other relevant engineers.\nCreate, refine, and execute new technical solutions for aerospace structures to support external customer programs and joint development efforts.\nWork 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.\nWork cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and support prototype and production build activities.\nBasic Qualifications\nAbility to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls\nBS in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering with Minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher.\n0-2 years of experience in aerospace / automotive structural analysis or equivalent.\n0-2 years of experience in analysis software packages such as Nastran, Optistruct, ABAQUS and/or LS-Dyna.\nNew Grads of Fall 2025/Spring 2026 with strong foundation in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering will also be considered.\nOutstanding comprehension of solid mechanics.\nSolid understanding of linear/nonlinear behaviors of advanced materials (composites, adhesives, metals) to achieve lightweight structural solutions.\nSolid interpersonal skills and motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule.\nPreferred Qualifications\n1-2 years of industry experience in non-linear, dynamic stiffness, and durability analyses of structural components preferred.\nMaterial characterization and component / system-level CAE - physical test correlation experience is a plus.\nStructural Opt - imization experience.\nProficient with Altair Hypermesh or Beta CAE ANSA preprocessors.\nExperience with fast-phase start-up experiences.\nWork Environment\nWork is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.\nCompensation\nAt Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels PNG E03 - PNG E04 as evaluated through our interview process. \nPNG / E03: $100,980 - $138,820\nPNG / E04: $116,600 - $160,325\nPay Range\n$134,640—$247,005 USD\nWhat We Offer:\nHolistic 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.\nWellness 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.\nComprehensive 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.\nInvestment 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.\nCollaborative 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. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nDivergent 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.\nEEO Poster \nIn 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. \n\nE-Verify: Right to Work\nOur company participates in E-Verify. 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