Senior Structural Analyst — Spacecraft Fluids & Tanks

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Colorado is seeking a senior structural analyst to join the Lunar Permanence team. You will coordinate the schedule and priorities of design work for fluids, propulsion systems, and related structures, guiding FE analysis and data interpretation to support safe spaceflight.

You will document findings in technical reports, collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing, and leadership, and demonstrate technical leadership on highly complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with 5+ years of structural analysis experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in engineering materials/structures.
• Fundamental knowledge of structural statics/dynamics, fatigue damage, static/dynamic equilibrium, stress/strain/modulus, bending/shear/axial force development, etc.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software.
• Experience with 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 manipulate technical 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.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Technical leadership

Written and verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEA software

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin in Colorado is seeking a senior structural analyst to join the Lunar Permanence team. You will coordinate the schedule and priorities of design work for fluids, propulsion systems, and related structures, guiding FE analysis and data interpretation to support safe spaceflight.

You will document findings in technical reports, collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing, and leadership, and demonstrate technical leadership on highly complex projects in a fast-paced environment.