Spacecraft Structural Analyst — FEA & Design

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Technical assessment

Job summary

Blue Origin in Colorado is seeking a skilled structural analyst to perform FEA and classical strength checks on orbital vehicle structures and mechanisms. You will collaborate with design engineers to optimize designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability, and document analyses to support drawings and formal documents.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in vehicle structures/test analysis, and proficiency with ABAQUS or HyperWorks. A MS degree is preferred; U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil).
• 3+ years of experience in vehicle structures or mechanisms analysis.
• Familiarity with classical strength analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigley).
• Ability to understand and build free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation.
• Experience with FEM packages (ABAQUS or HyperWorks).
• Strong understanding of FEM modeling techniques (BCs, bolted connections, contact, elastic/elastoplastic).
• U.S. citizen/national, permanent resident, or eligible for status per regulations.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEM) and classical hand calculations for strength checks of orbital vehicle structures and mechanisms.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability.
• Document structural analysis to support the release of engineering drawings and formal documentation.
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts, balancing risk, cost, and performance.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Support other teams and team members with inputs for configuration development and trade studies.

Skills

FEA analysis

Structural analysis

Free-body diagrams

Collaboration with design engineers

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering

MS in engineering (preferred)

Tools

ABAQUS

HyperWorks

Job description

Blue Origin in Colorado is seeking a skilled structural analyst to perform FEA and classical strength checks on orbital vehicle structures and mechanisms. You will collaborate with design engineers to optimize designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability, and document analyses to support drawings and formal documents.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in vehicle structures/test analysis, and proficiency with ABAQUS or HyperWorks. A MS degree is preferred; U.S.