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Hand Modeling Jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO (NOW HIRING)

Strength Analyst 2

Centennial, CO

$81K - $136K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidate will be required to create analysis models, perform hand calculations and have an understanding of analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and ...

REVIT Electrical Designer

Lone Tree, CO · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... modeling in REVIT and Smartplant 3D. You'll work across mediumvoltage and lowvoltage systems ... go hand in hand. We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to ...

Senior Thermal Analyst

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$135 - $165/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will focus on taking parts from concept to production with detailed component and assembly-level analysis including hand-calculations, FEA models, and testing, ensuring components meet ...

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Senior Structural Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Structural Analyst , you will perform structural and mechanical analyses using classic hand calculations and finite element model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing ...

Senior Structural Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Structural Analyst , you will perform structural and mechanical analyses using classic hand calculations and finite element model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing ...

As a Senior Structural Analyst , you will perform structural and mechanical analyses using classic hand calculations and finite element model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing ...

Senior Structural Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$160 - $200/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Structural Analyst, you will perform structural and mechanical analyses using classic hand calculations and finite element model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing ...

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Building Structural Engineer

Lone Tree, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... models, and run detailed simulations to validate performance under a wide range of loading ... Working hand in hand with Kiewit's construction operations, the group provides coordinated ...

Senior Structural Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$160 - $200/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Structural Analyst, you will perform structural and mechanical analyses using classic hand calculations and finite element model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing ...

The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a ... Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage ...

The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a ... Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage ...

The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a ... Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage ...

The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a ... Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage ...

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How much do hand modeling jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for hand modeling in Wheat Ridge, CO is $19.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.64 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is hand modeling?

A hand modeling job involves using your hands to showcase products in advertisements, commercials, and editorial shoots. Hand models are often hired for their well-groomed, symmetrical hands and fingers. They may pose with jewelry, skincare products, or handle objects to highlight their features. Professional hand models must maintain their hands carefully and often work with photographers, directors, and brands. It is a specialized niche within the modeling industry that requires precision and attention to detail.

What does a hand model do?

A typical workday for a Hand Model often involves traveling to studios or on-location shoots, where you'll work closely with photographers, stylists, and product teams to showcase items like jewelry, cosmetics, or technology. You'll spend considerable time following exact instructions to position your hands for the best angles and lighting, with frequent attention paid to skincare and nail maintenance before and during shoots. Downtime can be spent waiting for setup changes, reviewing creative direction, or caring for your hands. Collaboration with creative professionals and adaptability to different shoot requirements are integral parts of the job, offering variety and the potential to work on high-profile campaigns.

What skills and qualifications are needed for hand modeling?

To thrive as a Hand Model, you need well-groomed, symmetrical, and photogenic hands, along with an understanding of posing and hand care routines. Familiarity with photographic studios, posing aids, and sometimes specialized skincare products is beneficial, though no formal certifications are typically required. Patience, attention to detail, and the ability to take direction help hand models excel during long shoots and precise positioning. These skills ensure consistent professional presentation and maximize opportunities in advertising, fashion, and commercial work.

Are hand models in high demand?

Hand modeling is a niche profession with steady demand in advertising, fashion, and product photography, especially for jewelry, skincare, and hand care products. Opportunities can vary based on industry needs, and successful hand models often maintain well-groomed, healthy hands and may need to build a strong portfolio to attract clients.

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Infographic showing various Hand Modeling job openings in Wheat Ridge, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, and 36% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,471 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

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Job description

Requisition ID: 1755

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00 

Location: ULA - Denver 

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available 

Travel Requirements: 25% 

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Structural analysis team lead that has ownership over technical scope assigned to team, job responsibilities include:

  • Performing and leading the team in advanced strength, fatigue and fracture analysis of structural components, including non-linear analysis for the Major Development Structural Analysis Team. 

  • Facilitate all team work scope planning, prioritization, and execution including issue resolution and communicate status to program leaders.
  • Candidate will be required to create advanced analysis models, perform hand calculations and have an understanding of analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations. 

  • Candidate will be required to review and approve 3-D engineering layouts, 3-D models, designs / drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a variety of propulsion, fluid system and mechanical system components. 

  • Candidate will make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc. 

  • Analysis results will be documented in strength reports. 

  • Candidate will drive internal peer reviews, table top reviews and formal design reviews as needed. 

  • Will also need to support fast paced design/analysis cycles and be able to evaluate hardware non-conformances to support production activities. 

  • The engineer must be able to work independently and coordinate their efforts across their functional and product teams. 

  • Candidate will assist in developing the teams processes and capabilities as well as mentoring jr. engineers. 

  • Candidate will assist the team in creating analysis automation tools   

  • Experience or familiarity with the following tools/software 

    • NASTRAN (Static, Modal, Dynamic and Non-Linear Analysis Solutions) 

    • FEMAP pre/post processor 

    • NX CAD/Simulation 

    • NASGRO fracture mechanics tool 

    • Unix/Linux mainframe based analysis tools 

    • MathCad 

    • ABAQUS 

    • Matlab 

    • MS office (word, excel, ppt) 

    • JIRA

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
  • Resolve Technical issues leveraging all available analysis tools and methodologies.
  • Ability to make design recommendations based on analysis results/experience 
  • Proficiency with MS Office tools and agile tools including JIRA
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential 
  • General understanding of materials and material properties 
  • Advanced experience with Structural Analysis (Tanks, Adapters, Brackets) 
  • Advanced experience analyzing propulsion hardware (tubing, ducting, flex joints) 
  • Understanding and development of fatigue/fracture analysis tools and methodology 
  • Understanding and development of bolted joint modeling and analysis 
  • Understanding of GD&T standards and principles 
  • Understanding and development of analysis best practices and underlying assumptions 
  • Understanding of basic hand calculations 
  • Experience resolving hardware nonconformance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous technical lead experience in an aerospace development program
  • Experience running/creating analysis automation and pre/post processing scripts using the following tools 

    • Unix, Matlab, Python, Excel 

  • Experience developing tools for analyzing propulsion systems including tubing, ducting, bellows, and supplier components
  • Experience with leading static/dynamic testing and model correlation 

  • Experience with leading structural optimization techniques for mass savings 

  • Experience integrating with system level analysis models (coupled loads models) 

  • General knowledge of fabrication methods for mechanical hardware, such as machining, welding, processing and assembly 

  • General familiarity with mechanical support equipment 

  • Familiarity with composite structure analysis 

  • Experience leading analysis efforts that support cross-functional teams 

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only):  $121,307.00 - $202,178.00 

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay. 

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted


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