Spacecraft Structures Analyst: FEA & Design Optimization

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,201 - 138,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Relocation provided

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Structural Analyst for the Blue Ring team in the Greater Seattle Area to perform FEA and hand calculations for orbital vehicle structures and mechanisms. You will collaborate with design engineers to optimize weight, strength, and manufacturability, and document results for engineering drawings and reports.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering with at least 3 years in vehicle structures or mechanisms analysis, familiarity with Bruhn/Niu/Roark/Shigley methods, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering; 3+ years in vehicle structures or mechanisms analysis.
• Familiarity with classical strength analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigley).
• Experience with FEM packages (ABAQUS or HyperWorks).
• Strong understanding of FEM modeling techniques including boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, and elastic vs elastoplastic analysis.

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 with inputs for configuration development and trade studies.

Skills

FEA

Classical strength analysis

Vehicle structures analysis

Free-body diagram understanding

Education

B.S. in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil)

M.S. in engineering (spacecraft/launch vehicle)

Tools

ABAQUS

HyperWorks

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Structural Analyst for the Blue Ring team in the Greater Seattle Area to perform FEA and hand calculations for orbital vehicle structures and mechanisms. You will collaborate with design engineers to optimize weight, strength, and manufacturability, and document results for engineering drawings and reports.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering with at least 3 years in vehicle structures or mechanisms analysis, familiarity with Bruhn/Niu/Roark/Shigley methods, and