Senior Space Structures Analyst — Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to own full-vehicle structural analysis from concept through qualification for lunar transport hardware. You will develop FEM models, manage configurations, and produce substantiation packages.

You will collaborate across design, loads & dynamics, thermal, and manufacturing, mentor junior analysts, and help advance analysis standards while delivering program-quality results.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field (M.S. preferred).
• 7+ years of professional experience performing structural/stress analysis for spacecraft, launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, or similarly rigorous flight hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/own analysis for a complex system through design phases and into qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own full-vehicle structural analysis from concept through qualification, including modeling, assumptions, and margin closure.
• Develop, maintain, and execute FEMs at component, subsystem, and vehicle levels with config control.
• Operate Hyper-X for analysis workflows and integrate outputs into substantiation and reporting.
• Perform structural assessments across loads, CLA, modal, random vibration, sine vibration, acoustic, and shock environments.
• Create and review stress reports, substantiation packages, and certification artifacts.
• Conduct hand calculations to validate FEM results and support rapid trades.
• Evaluate/upgrade structures to carry higher loads and support retrofit decisions.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to improving team standards.

Skills

FEM development

Hyper-X

Structural analysis

Aerospace/spacecraft

Documentation

Mentoring

Load cases

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

Hyper-X

FEA software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to own full-vehicle structural analysis from concept through qualification for lunar transport hardware. You will develop FEM models, manage configurations, and produce substantiation packages.

You will collaborate across design, loads & dynamics, thermal, and manufacturing, mentor junior analysts, and help advance analysis standards while delivering program-quality results.