Senior Structural Analyst

Application Close Date Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Overview 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, hard‑working, and accomplished team of experts, you will lead the structural design, analysis, and testing of aerospace structures and fluid systems for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of structural design, analysis, operation, and project management. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities Perform detailed hand calculations and finite element (FE) analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures Conduct structural analysis of mechanical systems including umbilical systems, quick disconnects, valves, regulators, and electromechanical actuators Document stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and technical documentation Make analytical predictions, implement test campaigns, and create reports in support of hardware qualifications Support cross‑functional teams with inputs for configuration development and trade studies Improve enterprise analysis capabilities by developing process automation tools for model creation, optimization, strength checks, and analysis report generation Collaborate effectively and constructively with team members from various disciplines, adjacent teams, and manufacturing personnel Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline (M.S. preferred) 10+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, and/or launch vehicle structures Demonstrated proficiency with one or more FEA codes: Nastran, Optistruct, Ansys, Abaqus Proficiency with nonlinear FEA tools (e.g., Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus) Strong understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, mesh sensitivity, etc.) Experience with development and/or qualification testing (test requirements, setup/configuration, test predictions, test conduct/monitoring, data analysis) Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (e.g., Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s Formulas) Preferred Qualifications Experience with Ansys Motion or similar multi‑body dynamics tools Experience with LS‑Dyna or similar explicit dynamics tool for energetic simulation Demonstrated experience with metallic and/or composite structural layout, analysis, testing, and qualification methods Experience analyzing mechanical components such as valves, regulators, quick disconnects, umbilical systems, and electromechanical actuators Experience with AI‑assisted coding using LLMs (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate script development and automation workflows Experience with analyzing and dispositioning non‑conformances Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo or CATIA V5 Experience with structural optimization methods and design sensitivity analysis Familiarity with damage tolerance and fracture mechanics principles 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 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here. 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. Base Pay Range WA applicants: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 Other site ranges may differ. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Origin