Blue Origin
Position
Principal Structural Analyst
Summary At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
We’re building reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products.
We are building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
The Principal Structural Analyst will play a pivotal role in our ambitious Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program, pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology.
The position is based in Kent, WA.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and manage structural analyses, reports, and qualification test plans of flight hardware.
Lead and mentor engineers and insist on the highest standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary groups across programs and earn the trust of stakeholders.
Evaluate and refine designs to ensure performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
Conduct static and dynamic finite element analysis to determine stress, deformation, and fatigue characteristics.
Evaluate and recommend materials and manufacturing processes for structural components.
Support the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification of new flight hardware.
Participate in anomaly resolution and failure investigation efforts.
Review and approve designs, changes, and risk assessments/mitigations.
Lead technical presentations and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in analysis and design.
Expert knowledge of finite element analysis, structural dynamics, thermal environments, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong technical knowledge of complex vehicle packaging systems, including pressure vessels, thermal isolation, vibration isolation, and structural supports required to sustain environmental loads.
Experience specifying launch or space vehicle testing requirements (low/high‑cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, vibration).
Experience developing Maximum Predicted Environments (MPEs) for space vehicle components.
Experience with component sensitivity analysis to random vibration and shock environments.
Experience managing technical reporting, requirements, verifications, and certification documents.
Experience leading complex aerospace development programs through the complete lifecycle from initial design and requirements definition to successful flight operations and mission completion.
Proficient in simulation tools such as ANSYS or NASTRAN and CAD software such as CREO, NX, or Catia.
Experience with industry and regulatory requirements such as NASA‑STD‑5020, ANSI/AIAA S‑080A‑2018, JSC 65829, SMC‑S‑016.
Experience setting technical direction for complex systems, including conducting trade studies and system optimization analyses.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
Successfully designed, analyzed, qualified, and launched space vehicle hardware (valves, turbomachinery, heat exchangers, pressure vessels).
Knowledge and familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics.
Experience executing launch or space vehicle testing (low/high‑cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, vibration).
Experience interpreting and applying SMC‑S‑016 vibration environments to large system models.
Experience analyzing pneumatic/cryogenic pressure systems—including fluid fittings, flexible elements, welded tubing, weight‑critical pressure vessels, and separation‑critical fastened joints.
Experience resolving anomalies, conducting root‑cause analyses, and presenting high‑value mission‑critical engineering findings.
Experience chairing decision‑making meetings.
Compensation Washington applicants: $164,682.00 – $230,554.80.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability.
401(k) with a company match up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
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 workforce.
We hire and promote people based on qualifications, performance, and abilities and provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of protected status.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
Additional checks may be required for certain job profiles (e.g., DBIDS, CDL, merchant mariner credentials).
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or person granted asylum.
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Summary At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
We’re building reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products.
We are building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
The Principal Structural Analyst will play a pivotal role in our ambitious Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program, pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology.
The position is based in Kent, WA.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and manage structural analyses, reports, and qualification test plans of flight hardware.
Lead and mentor engineers and insist on the highest standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary groups across programs and earn the trust of stakeholders.
Evaluate and refine designs to ensure performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
Conduct static and dynamic finite element analysis to determine stress, deformation, and fatigue characteristics.
Evaluate and recommend materials and manufacturing processes for structural components.
Support the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification of new flight hardware.
Participate in anomaly resolution and failure investigation efforts.
Review and approve designs, changes, and risk assessments/mitigations.
Lead technical presentations and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in analysis and design.
Expert knowledge of finite element analysis, structural dynamics, thermal environments, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong technical knowledge of complex vehicle packaging systems, including pressure vessels, thermal isolation, vibration isolation, and structural supports required to sustain environmental loads.
Experience specifying launch or space vehicle testing requirements (low/high‑cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, vibration).
Experience developing Maximum Predicted Environments (MPEs) for space vehicle components.
Experience with component sensitivity analysis to random vibration and shock environments.
Experience managing technical reporting, requirements, verifications, and certification documents.
Experience leading complex aerospace development programs through the complete lifecycle from initial design and requirements definition to successful flight operations and mission completion.
Proficient in simulation tools such as ANSYS or NASTRAN and CAD software such as CREO, NX, or Catia.
Experience with industry and regulatory requirements such as NASA‑STD‑5020, ANSI/AIAA S‑080A‑2018, JSC 65829, SMC‑S‑016.
Experience setting technical direction for complex systems, including conducting trade studies and system optimization analyses.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
Successfully designed, analyzed, qualified, and launched space vehicle hardware (valves, turbomachinery, heat exchangers, pressure vessels).
Knowledge and familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics.
Experience executing launch or space vehicle testing (low/high‑cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, vibration).
Experience interpreting and applying SMC‑S‑016 vibration environments to large system models.
Experience analyzing pneumatic/cryogenic pressure systems—including fluid fittings, flexible elements, welded tubing, weight‑critical pressure vessels, and separation‑critical fastened joints.
Experience resolving anomalies, conducting root‑cause analyses, and presenting high‑value mission‑critical engineering findings.
Experience chairing decision‑making meetings.
Compensation Washington applicants: $164,682.00 – $230,554.80.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability.
401(k) with a company match up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
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 workforce.
We hire and promote people based on qualifications, performance, and abilities and provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of protected status.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
Additional checks may be required for certain job profiles (e.g., DBIDS, CDL, merchant mariner credentials).
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or person granted asylum.
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