Blue Origin

Structural Analyst III

Blue Origin$110K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years.
  • Fundamental knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in engineering materials/structures.
  • Familiarity with structural statics/dynamics, including fatigue damage and stress/strain analysis.
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software.
  • Experience working with metallic materials.
  • Skills in writing technical reports and presenting results to diverse teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural analysis on composite and metallic designs.
  • Manipulate large-scale finite element models for internal load development.
  • Interpret analytical results to support design optimization of electro-mechanical systems.
  • Produce engineering documentation and analyze hardware testing data.
  • Collaborate with engineers and technical management to communicate design challenges and solutions.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Demonstrate technical leadership in complex projects.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
  • Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Honeybee Robotics is seeking a Structural Analyst III to join our growing Motion Control team! In this role, you'll be responsible for performing structural analyses for space electro-mechanical systems using various analytical methods such as hand calculations and finite element methods with standard industry programs. You'll work closely with design teams to provide support from concept development to product implementation.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct structural analysis on various designs and materials, including composites and metals
  • Manipulate large-scale finite element models that support internal loads development
  • Interpret analytical results to support testing and design optimization of electro-mechanical systems
  • Produce engineering documentations, reports, and manipulate technical data from hardware testing
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing, and technical management to communicate design issues and develop solutions
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior engineers
  • Demonstrate technical leadership in projects, handling highly complex issues and problems

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline with 6+ years of experience performing structural analysisora Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience
  • Fundamental knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in engineering material/structures
  • Fundamental knowledge of structural statics/dynamics, including PSD, SRS, Miles Equation, fatigue damage, static/dynamic equilibrium, stress/strain/modulus, bending/shear/axial force development, etc.
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software
  • Experience with metallic materials
  • Ability to write technical reports and present results to a multi-disciplined team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with composite materials
  • Experience with ANSYS and FEMAP/NX Nastran
  • Experience in the Space industry
  • Excellent reporting and presentation skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines on fast-paced projects
  • Capability to work effectively as a team player or independently

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85

Other site ranges may differ


Culture Statement

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.


Export Control Regulations

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.


Background Check

  • 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
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • 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

  • 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.
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