Principal Engineer – Structural and Vibration Analyst

The role

The Principal Engineer conducts detailed structural and vibration analysis of advanced hardware for military jet and rotary-wing aircraft. This role involves leading a team of Mechanical Analysis Engineers and developing finite element models for aerospace hardware.

What you will do

• Lead, grow, and mentor a team of Mechanical Analysis Engineers.
• Perform detailed structural, vibration, and modal analyses of aerospace hardware.
• Conduct shock and dynamic analyses, including steady-state and transient vibration regimes.
• Conduct CFD analyses to evaluate system performance.
• Develop finite element models and simulations using ANSYS Workbench.
• Analyze and design electronic packaging and structural components.
• Work with Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Product, and Systems Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with military and aerospace standards.
• Support environmental test procedure development and execution.
• Participate in design reviews, documentation generation, and technical reporting.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of successful team leadership, team building and project leadership.
• 10+ years of experience in stress and structural analysis for aerospace or military systems.
• 10+ years of experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Proven experience in vibration and shock analyses, including steady-state and transient regimes.
• Experience with electronic packaging and structural integrity assessment for aerospace applications.
• Proven experience maintaining industrial design intent.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Hands-on experience applying MIL-STD-810 and similar environmental test method standards.
• Familiarity with material, design, process, and quality specifications such as MMPDS and AS9100.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document and present technical findings effectively.
• Must be able to commute or move to Louisville, Colorado.

Nice to have

• Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in the design and analysis of military hardware for airborne or defense platforms.
• Experience designing and analyzing for weight reduction and structural optimization a plus.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Workbench for structural, modal, and thermal analyses.
• Familiarity with aerospace and optical materials, including adhesives, composites, and coatings.
• Experience developing environmental testing procedures and overseeing qualification tests.
• Working knowledge of military airborne platforms and environmental operating conditions.
• Experience with AR/VR systems, optical sensors, and precision opto-mechanical alignment.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus

Before you apply

• Qualified candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Requires U.S. Citizenship.

About the company

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training.