Senior Structural Analyst
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.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!
You will be responsible for performing and coordinating structural analysis on the First Stage Fluid System of the New Glenn launch vehicle. This is a hands-on position that involves all aspects of structural analysis, including: configuration development and trade studies, developing novel and efficient approaches to challenging analysis problems, crafting analysis reports to support drawing releases, supporting structural test development, performing post-test analysis, dispositioning manufacturing defects, analyzing structural repairs, and more.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
- Relocation provided
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in the structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components and systems including valves, tubing/piping, pressure vessels
- Experience with FEA analysis tools (ANSYS preferred) including structural, dynamic, and thermal analyses
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo / Solidworks / NX)
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, material selection and component testing
- Ability to use structural hand-calcs to make quick effective decisions
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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.
- Mastery of the application and use of machining, additive manufacturing, welding and/or casting and their effects on structural integrity
- Experience with common fluids system materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, nickel-based Superalloys, titanium alloys, and corrosion resistant steels
- Experience with cryogenic and elevated temperature systems and the applicable analysis approaches
- Experience with fatigue analysis and linear-elastic fracture mechanics (hand calculations, NASGRO, etc.)
- Working knowledge of metallic and composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs)
- Demonstrated process automation experience using scripting (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)
- Very proficient with one or more of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20Don’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.
Description
- Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in the structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components and systems including valves, tubing/piping, pressure vessels
- Experience with FEA analysis tools (ANSYS preferred) including structural, dynamic, and thermal analyses
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo / Solidworks / NX)
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, material selection and component testing
- Ability to use structural hand-calcs to make quick effective decisions
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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.
Base Pay Range for
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
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.
- How much does the Senior Structural Analyst at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $145K–$203K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior Structural Analyst role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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