Structural Analyst III - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a structural analyst to perform detailed hand calculations and FE analyses on New Glenn structures. You will document stress analyses to support drawing releases, develop prediction methods, and build models that support structural design. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate across teams to improve process automation and analysis capabilities.

Qualifications include a B.S. degree in engineering with 3+ years of experience, proficiency in

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 3+ years related experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more analysis codes, reading and manipulating input files.
• High proficiency with FEA software such as FEMAP, Abaqus CAE or Hypermesh.
• Extensive understanding of FEM modeling techniques and verification methods.
• Experience with development and qualification testing and knowledge of aerospace structures.

Responsibilities

• Detailed hand Calc and FE analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures.
• Documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings.
• Make predictions, implement test campaigns, and create reports for hardware qualifications.
• Build system and detail level models supporting structural design.
• Support other teams with inputs for configuration development and trade studies.
• Mentor designers and junior analysts in stress and fracture analysis.
• Improve enterprise analysis by crafting automation tools for model creation and reports.

Skills

Structural analysis

Hand calculations

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Nastran

Optistruct

Ansys

Abaqus

FEMAP

Abaqus CAE

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single‑configuration, heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low‑Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human‑capable. As part of a small, hardworking team of experts, you will be responsible for the analysis of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, inventiveness, and dedication to quality to build the road to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities

• Detailed hand Calc and FE analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures.
• Documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings / documents.
• Making predictions, implementing test campaigns, and creating reports in support of hardware qualifications.
• Build system and detail level models supporting structural design.
• Supporting other teams and team members with inputs for configuration development and trade studies.
• Mentoring and analysis checks for designers and junior structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis and standard processes.
• Improving enterprise analysis capabilities such as crafting process automation tools for model creation, optimization, strength checks, and analysis report generation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 3+ years related experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following analysis codes, particularly with reading and manipulating input files: Nastran, Optistruct, Ansys, Abaqus.
• High proficiency with FEA software such as FEMAP, Abaqus CAE or Hypermesh.
• Extensive understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct structural analysis using hand‑calculation and finite element techniques, using any industry standard software: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer.
• Experience with development and/or qualification testing (test requirements, setup/configuration, test predictions, test conduct/monitoring, etc.).
• Knowledge of aerospace and/or launch vehicle structural requirements.
• Experience with Fatigue and Fracture Analysis.
• Ability to relocate to WA, FL, or CO locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on launch vehicles, aircraft, or similar in one or more of the following areas: Optimization for minimal‑mass structure, Analysis of composite structures and structural adhesive bonds, Analysis of metallic structure, fracture and fatigue, testing and qualification methods.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Matlab, Python, VBA, Fortran, etc).
• Experience or expertise with fabrication of riveted sheet metal or machined components.
• Experience with analyzing / dispositioning non‑conformances.
• Experience developing materials allowable.

Base Pay Range

CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 Other site ranges may differ

Export Control Regulations

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

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.

Culture Statement

We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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