Senior Structural Analyst – Spacecraft Fluids & Tanks

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned engineer to join our Lunar Permanence team in Seattle, focusing on structural analysis of fluid systems for the MK1 cargo lander. You’ll coordinate design work, analyze components, and drive solutions in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of structural analysis experience (or a Master’s with 3+ years), strong communication skills, and the ability to lead complex projects under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience performing structural analysis or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience
• Fundamental knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in engineering material/structures
• 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 various 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 fluid systems
• Produce engineering documentations, reports, and manipulate technical data from hardware testing
• Collaborate closely 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

FEA

Technical reports

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

FEA Software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned engineer to join our Lunar Permanence team in Seattle, focusing on structural analysis of fluid systems for the MK1 cargo lander. You’ll coordinate design work, analyze components, and drive solutions in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of structural analysis experience (or a Master’s with 3+ years), strong communication skills, and the ability to lead complex projects under tight timelines.