Manager, CAE Engineering (aerospace & Defense)

Manager, Cae Engineering (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 (Dap) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using Dap 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. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

Divergent aims to revolutionize industrial manufacturing in multiple sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and defense through our Dap (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 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.

The Role

A Manager, Cae Engineering will build and mentor a team of engineers to build cutting edge vehicles and product using Dap technology. This position requires hands on mentorship and team building to foster accountability and ownership for Cae team. Capability to give deep technical guidance for the growing team on Structural analysis and Cae is critical. Collaborating successfully in a company-wide cross-team environment is also essential to ensure cross-functional requirements are met while achieving customer satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bs or Ms in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of technical experience in aerospace / automotive structural analysis.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead team of Structural/Cae engineers working cross functionally to deliver successful products.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production, focusing on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex, inputs to simple terms and find alignment across multifunctional stake holders.
• In-depth industrial experiences in the Structural Analysis and Cae including one of the followings: Damage Tolerance Analysis / Explicit Full vehicle crash Analysis / Cohesive Zone Adhesive Analysis / Flutter Analysis / Random-Vibration test-correlation / Nonlinear Thermal Structural Analysis.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be spent in conference room and indoor/outdoor for physical test observation for correlation work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead team of mechanical engineers working cross functionally to deliver successful products
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept through production, focusing on high-performance materials and high-reliability applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex, inputs to simple terms and find alignment across multifunctional stake holders.
• Supported or engaged directly with DoD airworthiness stakeholders such as Air Force Test Center (Aft) or FAA.
• Experience supporting structural design and analysis throughout the design, build, and test phases of a development cycle.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset—comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving structured clarity across technology and program boundaries.

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 M06 - M07 as evaluated through our interview process.

• M06: $157,190 - $216,150
• M07: $182,380 - $250,745

Pay Range $157,190 - $250,745 Usd

What We Offer:

• 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.