Senior Structural Analyst — Upper Stage (Aerospace FEA)

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 145,188 - 203,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced structural analyst to lead advanced analyses for complex aerospace components and the second stage of New Glenn. You will guide project teams, develop predictive models, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test groups to ensure safety, performance, and reliability.

You will rely on classic hand calculations and FEMAP-based FEM to shape weight-optimized designs, write concise reports, and mentor junior analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Aerospace/ Structural engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience performing structural analysis.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Strong understanding of product development cycle in space industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software; FEMAP required.
• Ability to write technical reports and present results to a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to lead projects and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct advanced structural analysis for aerospace components and systems.
• Lead project teams, manage deliverables, and ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Perform structural analyses using FEA and other methods on various designs and materials including composites and metals.
• Manipulate large scale finite element models to support structure loads development.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure accurate results and compliance with specifications.
• Develop and validate analytical models to simulate structural performance under various conditions.
• Optimize structures for weight, strength, and durability while ensuring compliance with design codes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior analysts/engineers.
• Produce engineering documents and analyze data from hardware testing.
• Identify and implement best practices for structural analysis methods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Structural analysis

Material properties

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

FEMAP

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced structural analyst to lead advanced analyses for complex aerospace components and the second stage of New Glenn. You will guide project teams, develop predictive models, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test groups to ensure safety, performance, and reliability.

You will rely on classic hand calculations and FEMAP-based FEM to shape weight-optimized designs, write concise reports, and mentor junior analysts.