Director, Structures Aerospace & Defense

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector.

Position Specification: Director, Structures Aerospace & DefenseDivergent aims to revolutionize the aerospace and defense industry through our DAPS 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 an experienced and motivated director to lead the development of the next generation of industry-leading aerospace frame architecture development. We’re committed to transforming the frame systems away from traditional manufacturing by using new materials and new technologies; while taking advantages of functional integration opportunities not possible with traditional manufacturing. To do this, we need a forward-looking and innovative engineer who will help shape the future of aerospace structures.

Position Objectives•Oversee aerospace and defense vehicle structure design and functional integration utilizing our DAPS process.•Worked closely with design and analysis engineers to understand manufacturing/design capabilities and limitations to ensure proposed design changes can be efficiently produced and assembled. •Work closely with PM team to set customer program requirements and expectations.•Collaborated successfully in a team environment to ensure cross-functional requirements are met while achieving safety targets.Responsibilities for this role:•Present technical analysis summary/reports efficiently at meetings and to other relevant engineers.•Help drive technology forward and close gaps in current processes.•Create, refine and execute new technical solutions for aerospace structures to support external customer programs and joint development efforts.•Work collaboratively in a team environment within the Structures team and cross-functionally with other disciplines to efficiently design and release structures that are optimized for mass, efficient production and assembly.•Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and support prototype and production build activities.

Required Experience

•BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.•10-15 years of experience in aerospace structure design and analysis of sUAS type structures.•Experience in CAD & CAE tools (NX, Hypermesh, ANSA, etc.) a plus•Solid understanding of linear/nonlinear behaviors of advanced materials (composites, adhesives, metals) to achieve lightweight structural solutions.•Experience with aerospace load applications and MIL-STDs.•Outstanding comprehension of solid mechanics and finite element theories.•Solid interpersonal skills, motivated self-starter who can managing personal workload and execution to tight schedule.•Experience interfacing with engineering, testing, and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints.•Knowledge of overall vehicle systems/sub-systems and requirements.•Experience supporting analysis and completing documentations for airworthiness certifications. •Supported or engaged directly with DoD airworthiness stakeholders such as Air Force Test Center (AFTC) or FAA.•Experience supporting structural design and analysis throughout the design, build, and test phases of a development cycle.•Experience with fast iteration prototyping programs.•Experiencing with managing system configurations and managing changes to size, weight, and cost constraints.