Blue Origin
Structural Analysis Engineer III - New Glenn Upper Stage
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Structural Analysis Engineer III - New Glenn Upper Stage
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. 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.
A hardworking team of engineers, designers and specialists will perform analysis on primary and secondary tank structures using classic hand calculations as well as Finite Element Model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing and operations. A thorough understanding of structural analysis and load path is required as we strive for a weight‑optimized design. In addition, you will be responsible for creating analysis documentation that is concise and accurate and perform peer reviews of analysis and reports generated by other team members. You will also be expected to provide structural analysis guidance to design engineers as well as junior structural analysts. As we transition from the initial design, release and qualification testing of the flight hardware to the production and operational phase you will be responsible for supporting production issues, ongoing testing and mission operations.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 5+ years of structural analysis experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures or automotive
Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle load path and stress analysis of metallic and/or composite structures (pressure vessels, skin‑stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc.)
Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc.)
Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures
Experience with at least two of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS‑Dyna, OptiStruct, NASGRO
Demonstrated experience using scripting languages (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
MS degree in engineering or equivalent
Experience in large‑scale structural test and instrumentation
Proficiency with ANSYS Mechanical – strongly desired
Working knowledge of linear‑elastic fracture mechanics fundamentals
Working knowledge of MATLAB
Compensation Range (WA applicants)
– $117,498.00–$164,497.20
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
– Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Employees are hired on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities. All qualified applicants and employees have equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of protected status. For more information on the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policies, please refer to the official statements.
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A hardworking team of engineers, designers and specialists will perform analysis on primary and secondary tank structures using classic hand calculations as well as Finite Element Model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing and operations. A thorough understanding of structural analysis and load path is required as we strive for a weight‑optimized design. In addition, you will be responsible for creating analysis documentation that is concise and accurate and perform peer reviews of analysis and reports generated by other team members. You will also be expected to provide structural analysis guidance to design engineers as well as junior structural analysts. As we transition from the initial design, release and qualification testing of the flight hardware to the production and operational phase you will be responsible for supporting production issues, ongoing testing and mission operations.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 5+ years of structural analysis experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures or automotive
Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle load path and stress analysis of metallic and/or composite structures (pressure vessels, skin‑stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc.)
Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc.)
Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures
Experience with at least two of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS‑Dyna, OptiStruct, NASGRO
Demonstrated experience using scripting languages (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
MS degree in engineering or equivalent
Experience in large‑scale structural test and instrumentation
Proficiency with ANSYS Mechanical – strongly desired
Working knowledge of linear‑elastic fracture mechanics fundamentals
Working knowledge of MATLAB
Compensation Range (WA applicants)
– $117,498.00–$164,497.20
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
– Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Employees are hired on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities. All qualified applicants and employees have equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of protected status. For more information on the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policies, please refer to the official statements.
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