Spacecraft Structural Analyst, FEA & Design Optimization

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Relocation provided

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking a qualified engineer to perform Finite Element Analysis and classical strength checks on orbital vehicle structures and mechanisms. You will collaborate with design engineers to optimize weight, strength, and manufacturability, and document analyses to support drawings and formal documentation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering, 3+ years in vehicle structures, and strong FEM knowledge (ABAQUS/HyperWorks). This role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil).
• 3+ years of experience in vehicle structures or mechanisms analysis.
• Familiarity with classical strength analysis methods (e.g., Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigley).
• Ability to understand and build free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation.
• Experience with one or more finite element modeling (FEM) packages (ABAQUS or HyperWorks strongly desired).
• Strong understanding of FEM modeling techniques, including boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, and both elastic and elastoplastic analysis.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) 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

Vehicle structures analysis

FEM software (ABAQUS/HyperWorks)

Free-body diagrams

Strength analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu,

Team collaboration

US work authorization

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil)

Tools

ABAQUS

HyperWorks

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking a qualified engineer to perform Finite Element Analysis and classical strength checks on orbital vehicle structures and mechanisms. You will collaborate with design engineers to optimize weight, strength, and manufacturability, and document analyses to support drawings and formal documentation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering, 3+ years in vehicle structures, and strong FEM knowledge (ABAQUS/HyperWorks). This role requires U.S.