Senior Structural Analyst - Space Vehicle Structures

Blue Origin; Seattle, Denver (WA, CO); On-site; USD 145,188 - 203,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Sr Structural Analyst for New Glenn Upper Stage Development. You will perform detailed hand calculations and Finite Element analyses of major structural subsystems, supporting design, manufacturing, and operations.

The role includes creating concise analysis documentation and providing guidance to design engineers and junior analysts. The position emphasizes learning from and improving structural analysis practices, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Experience with analyzing and dispositioning non-conformances.
• Complete hand calculations including free-body diagrams for load derivation.
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications for optimal structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed hand calc and FEM analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures.
• Document stress analyses to support release of engineering drawings and documents.
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance).
• Lead and review analyses by junior structural analysts and other team members.
• Develop process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and report generation.

Skills

Hand calculations

FEA

Structural analysis

Python/ Matlab scripting

Ansys / Nastran / Abaqus

Load path analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. in aerospace/mechanical engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

Optistruct

Hypersizer

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Sr Structural Analyst for New Glenn Upper Stage Development. You will perform detailed hand calculations and Finite Element analyses of major structural subsystems, supporting design, manufacturing, and operations.

The role includes creating concise analysis documentation and providing guidance to design engineers and junior analysts. The position emphasizes learning from and improving structural analysis practices, with opportunities to