Senior Structural Analyst for Space Launch Hardware

InvestedintheMission; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced structural engineer to own the full hardware lifecycle for New Glenn payload accommodations. You will analyze primary/secondary structures, perform hand and FEM analyses, and document stress results for drawings and release.

The role requires strong collaboration with manufacturing and mission teams to ensure safe, scalable spaceflight hardware. The position emphasizes leadership, rigorous design, and a passion for our mission, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• bs in engineering and 6+ years in aircraft/spacecraft/launch vehicle structures
• Experience with vehicle load paths and accurate sizing
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
• Experience with major FEA/CAD tools and joint analysis
• Ability to own hardware lifecycle from concept to integration

Responsibilities

• Own full hardware lifecycle from requirements through integration
• Analyze and test primary/secondary metallic and composite structures
• Perform hand calculations and FEM analyses for margins of safety
• Document stress analysis to support drawings and docs
• Develop concepts and run trade studies for risk vs. cost vs. performance
• Build system and detail models for structural design
• Plan and execute structural test programs and report results
• Prepare technical content and present to teams and customers
• Collaborate across design, manufacturing, and mission teams

Skills

B.S. in engineering

6+ years aerospace structures

composite design fundamentals

skin-stringer/isogrid/orthogrid design

FEA tools (Ansys/Nastran/Optistruct/Hy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

Hypermesh

Creo/Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced structural engineer to own the full hardware lifecycle for New Glenn payload accommodations. You will analyze primary/secondary structures, perform hand and FEM analyses, and document stress results for drawings and release.

The role requires strong collaboration with manufacturing and mission teams to ensure safe, scalable spaceflight hardware. The position emphasizes leadership, rigorous design, and a passion for our mission, with opportunities to