Structural Analyst III

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines seeks a structural analysis engineer to lead analysis of rotating and static components for engines and propulsion systems. You will perform hand calculations and FEA, document stress analyses, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.

This role requires a BS in engineering with 5+ years of experience and proficiency in ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus or LS‑Dyna, plus experience with welded joints and rotating machinery; travel up to

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Workbench, Nastran, Abaqus, or LS-Dyna.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, strength, fatigue, and creep.
• Experience with welded assemblies and bolted joints.
• Scripting experience (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.).
• Experience with rotating machinery (turbopumps, compressors, fans).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis of rotating and static components through design, development, testing and validation.
• Perform detailed hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) of rotating and static hardware to evaluate strength, fatigue, and creep.
• Collaborate with team members from various fields to optimize design performance and durability.
• Document stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents.
• Improve enterprise analysis capabilities by creating process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation.
• Support test plan development to verify requirements and generate material and structural data necessary to establish confidence in design solutions.

Skills

Structural analysis

Fatigue & creep

Rotating machinery

Scripting

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Nastran

Abaqus

LS-Dyna

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will design, analyze, and optimize complex engine components, assemblies and systems. A successful candidate will apply their knowledge to analyze and investigate potential modes of structural failure to ensure products meet maintenance and life cycle objectives. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for challenging structural problems across various applications. You will be responsible for structural analysis of components and assemblies to support fabrication, testing, production and operational life cycle.

Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead structural analysis of rotating and static components/assemblies through design, development, testing and validation.

Complete detailed hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) of rotating and static hardware to evaluate strength, fatigue, and creep.

Collaborate with team members from various fields and backgrounds to perform trade studies which consider operating environment and duty cycle, to optimize design performance and durability.

Document stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents.

Improve enterprise analysis capabilities by creating process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation.

Support test plan development to verify requirements and generate material and structural data necessary to establish confidence in design solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree in engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following analysis codes, ANSYS Workbench, Nastran, Abaqus, LS-Dyna Solid understanding of structural analysis/mechanics and failure modes (strength, fatigue, creep) Experience with analysis of welded assemblies and bolted joints. Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structural Demonstrated experience using scripting languages (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.) Experience with structural analysis of rotating machinery (turbopumps, compressors, fans)

Preferred Qualifications

MS Degree in engineering discipline and 2+ years of relevant industry experience Background in aerospace or heavy industrial applications Working knowledge of high-temperature material properties and selection CAD proficiency (NX, CATIA, or similar software) Familiar with API Codes and standards. Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly of complex systems Experience with Agentic AI

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions:

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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