Structures Engineer II

Divergent is building the new industrial age. 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. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. 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. As a Structures Engineer II, you will support structural engineering and product development activities across aerospace programs while contributing to design, analysis, and testing efforts. The Role • Create and maintain CAD models, FE models, and engineering documentation. • Support structural analysis and validation activities. • Assist with prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting. • Collaborate with manufacturing and design teams. • Support engineering change implementation and product development efforts. Basic Qualifications • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. • 3+ years of structural engineering experience. • CAD experience; Siemens NX preferred. • Familiarity with FEA tools and aerospace structures. • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. 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 II / 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 Our Regular, Full-Time Employees: • 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.