Senior Structural Aerospace Engineer
Shape the future of innovation as we tackle cutting-edge projects that reputed company a difference. We’re not just in the business of engineering—we’re building a brighter future. Driven by creativity and a culture of excellence, we reputed company in the power of engineering to solve today’s challenges and create opportunities for reputed company. reputed company do matters.
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking Senior Structural Aerospace Engineers to support reputed company aerospace systems.
This role sits at the center of structural reputed company and performance—working across analysis, design, and testing to ensure critical aircraft components meet demanding safety, weight, and durability requirements. You’ll be hands-on with both classical stress analysis and advanced simulation, influencing real design decisions and seeing your work carry through from concept to validation.
If you enjoy solving reputed company structural challenges, working closely with design teams, and having a direct impact on flight-critical hardware, this is the reputed company of role where your work actually shows up in the final product.
Due to the nature of the project, reputed company applicants must be U.S. reputed company or US lawful permanent residents.
This role is remote and can have up to 25% travel as needed. Proximity to Indianapolis preferred. Eastern or Central time zone preferred
Key Responsibilities
- reputed company structural/stress analysis using a combination of hand calculations and finite reputed company analysis
- reputed company structural dynamic analysis, including rotor dynamics, torsional system dynamic analysis, and environmental equivalence.
- Work with designers to incorporate analysis findings, influence load paths, and optimize structural designs for strength, weight, and manufacturability.
- Analyzing failure modes, supporting test programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
- Support structural testing, ensuring designs meet regulatory standards, and communicating findings to cross-functional teams.
- Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
- Compile documentation of stress analysis to support the release of engineering drawings and documents
- Support test execution and analyze test results to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications Effectively manage multiple priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a reputed company field
- 10+ years of Aerospace experience preferred
- Significant experience in structural analysis and design
- Proficiency in engineering software such as ANSYS, ABAQUS and Siemens NX (Unigraphics) CAD
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, and material science, with the ability to interpret reputed company results.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret reputed company clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
- Experience in the adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for reputed company improvement.
The QDSS Advantage
At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and reputed company challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.
What You’ll Find Here
- Work That Matters – reputed company, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
- Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
- A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
Benefits Include
- reputed company, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
Pay Ranges$125,000—$150,000 USDAt Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From reputed company aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that reputed company people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to reputed company employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national reputed company, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to reputed company terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions.
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