Test GSE & Tooling Stress Analyst II

BLUE ORIGIN

Structural Analyst providing analysis and design support for test equipment and tooling at Blue Origin. Collaborating with engineers to ensure structural integrity for spaceflight systems.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,201 - $138,880 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides structural analysis and design support for test equipment, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and other hardware for various spaceflight systems
Performs structural analysis on test tooling, GSE, and other test equipment and support structures
Reviews and provides assessment of internally designed and vendor-produced designs and analysis
Provides guidance on structural integrity requirements for test tooling
Completes tasks including strength checks using classical hand calc methods as well as finite element analysis (FEA) for tooling and test equipment
Analyzes and documents structural margins in analysis reports
Develops software tools and templates (Excel, Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, etc.) to assess failure modes
Supports Test and GSE Leads by carrying out structural design and analysis activities
Provides guidance on system/part development and trade studies regarding structural integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in engineering
2+ years of experience in structural analysis of large tooling and/or structures such as aircraft, spacecraft, automotive, or oil and gas
Experience in the creation and validation of finite element models (FEMs) and use of analysis tools (e.g. HyperMesh, FEMAP, Patran, Ansys, or Abaqus)
Demonstrative experience of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc.)
Ability to generate free-body diagrams to calculate internal loads and reaction forces
Bolted joint hand calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.)
Solid foundation in mechanics of materials and structures load path definition

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural analysisfinite element analysisstrength checksFEM modeling techniquesfree-body diagramsbolted joint hand calculationsmechanics of materialsload path definition

Certifications

B.S. degree in engineering