Propulsion & Structures Analyst for Lunar Lander Systems

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Propulsion & Fluids Structural Analyst to support development and testing of main engines and related hardware for the MK2 Crew Lander. You’ll handle structural analyses across the full product lifecycle, coordinating with NASA and partners in the HLS program.

You will work on-site in California, collaborating with a high‑performance Propulsion & Fluids team to ensure structural integrity of ground and flight hardware, and mentoring junior analysts in stress and fracture

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional experience performing structural analysis on aircraft, spacecraft or launch vehicle structures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle load path and stress analysis of metallic and/or composite structures (pressure vessels, skin-stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc.).
• Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc.).
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures.
• Experience with at least one of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct, NASGRO.
• Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), generate FEMs.
• Performing strength checks using classical hand calculations.
• Conducting Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) for critical components.
• Making predictions, implementing test campaigns, and creating reports in support of hardware qualifications.
• Collaborating with design engineers to optimize designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability.
• Documentation and review of structural analyses to support the release of engineering drawings/documents.
• Providing input for configuration development and trade studies as needed.
• Mentoring and analysis checks for designers and junior structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis and standard processes.
• Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve structural analysis processes.

Skills

FEA

FMEA

Hand calculations

Stress analysis

Team collaboration

AI tools

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Ansys

Abaqus

LS-Dyna

Optistruct

NASGRO

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Propulsion & Fluids Structural Analyst to support development and testing of main engines and related hardware for the MK2 Crew Lander. You’ll handle structural analyses across the full product lifecycle, coordinating with NASA and partners in the HLS program.

You will work on-site in California, collaborating with a high‑performance Propulsion & Fluids team to ensure structural integrity of ground and flight hardware, and mentoring junior analysts in stress and fracture