Blue Origin

Structural Analyst II

Blue Origin$99K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in engineering discipline and 2+ years of experience
  • Proficiency with analysis codes like ANSYS Workbench, Nastran, Abaqus, LS-Dyna
  • Solid understanding of structural analysis, mechanics, and failure modes (strength, fatigue, creep)
  • Experience analyzing welded assemblies and bolted joints
  • Knowledge of relevant engineering materials and their applications
  • Experience with scripting languages such as VBA, Matlab, Python, or FORTRAN
  • Experience in structural analysis of combustion devices or heat exchangers

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural analysis of combustion devices, pressurized structures, and heat exchangers
  • Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) of components and assemblies
  • Evaluate bolted joints and flange separation through analysis and calculations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design performance and durability
  • Document stress analysis for engineering drawing releases
  • Create process automation tools for analysis tasks
  • Support test plan development to verify design requirements and data generation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Generous paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 5%
  • Stock options available for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays
  • Education support program available for employees
Full Job Description
Application close date:
09/8/2026

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 analysis 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


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other site ranges may differ

Benefits
  • 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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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