Senior Structural Analyst – Fluid & Propulsion Systems

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned structural analyst to coordinate and lead design analyses for fluid components and tanks on the MK1 lunar cargo lander. You will apply advanced FEA, interpret results, and produce technical documentation.

Collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and management will drive robust, reliable propulsion system designs. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, 5+ years (or 3+ with a Master) of structural analysis experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or related discipline with 5+ years of experience performing structural analysis or Master’s with 3+ years
• Fundamental knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in engineering material/structures
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software and metallic materials
• Ability to write technical reports and present results to a multi-disciplined team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines on fast-paced projects
• Capability to work effectively as a team player or independently

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis on designs and materials, focused on fluid components, propellant tanks, and tubing
• Manipulate and analyze large finite element models
• Interpret analytical results to support design, testing, and optimization of fluid systems
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and data from hardware testing
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, and technical management to communicate design issues and develop solutions
• Demonstrate technical leadership in projects, handling highly complex issues and problems

Skills

Structural analysis

Technical leadership

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in related discipline

Tools

ANSYS

FEA software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned structural analyst to coordinate and lead design analyses for fluid components and tanks on the MK1 lunar cargo lander. You will apply advanced FEA, interpret results, and produce technical documentation.

Collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and management will drive robust, reliable propulsion system designs. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, 5+ years (or 3+ with a Master) of structural analysis experience, and strong