Structural Analyst III

BLUE ORIGIN

Structural Analyst III responsible for aerospace structures analysis and design for Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance aerospace engineering objectives.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline (M.S. preferred)
7+ 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)
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

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
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

finite element analysisstructural analysisFEM modeling techniquesdevelopment testingqualification testingstructural optimizationdamage tolerance principlesfracture mechanics principlesAI-assisted codingprocess automation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationcross-functional teamworkanalytical thinkingproblem-solving