Structural Analyst II
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, andoptimizecomplexengine components,assembliesand systems. A successful candidate will apply their knowledgeto 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 challengingstructuralproblems across various applications. You willbe responsible forstructuralanalysis ofcomponentsandassembliesto support fabrication, testing,productionandoperationallife cycle.
- Relocation Provided
- Travel expected up to 10% of the time
- Lead structural analysis of combustion devices, pressurized structures and heat exchangers through design, development, testing and validation.
- Complete detailed hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) of components and assemblies to evaluate strength, fatigue, and creep.
- Evaluate bolted joints and flange separation with traditional hand calculations and detailed analysis as required.
- 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
- B.S. degree in engineering discipline and 2+ 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 combustion devices or heat exchangers
- MS Degree in engineering discipline
- Working knowledge of high-temperature material properties, selection and failure modes
- Familiar with fluid/thermal analysis and derivation of associated structural loads
- CAD proficiency (NX, CATIA, or similar software)
- Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly of complex systems
- Familiarity with ASME, API, AISC and ACI codes
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience with Agentic AI
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Don’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
- B.S. degree in engineering discipline and 2+ 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 combustion devices or heat exchangers
- How much does the Structural Analyst II at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $99K–$139K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Structural Analyst II 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 lead-level role, typically 7+ 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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