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, and optimize complex engine components, assemblies and systems.

A successful candidate will apply their knowledge to 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 challenging structural problems across various applications.  You will be responsible for structural analy sis of components and assemblies to support fabrication, testing, production and operational life cycle.

• Special Mentions
• Relocation Provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Culture Statement

Additional information

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.

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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.

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits include

• 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 (4) 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.