Senior Structural Analyst
- US citizenship
How this pay compares
This posting states $145k–$203k a year. Open mechanical engineer jobs in Alabama post a median of $149k a year, the middle half $133k–$164k, across 14 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.
About the job
## 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. ## Special Mentions - Relocation provided - Interviews will include a technical assessment - Multiple positions available ## Role Overview Blue Origin is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Structural Analyst with expertise in turbomachinery hardware and experience working in ANSYS Workbench.
This position plays a vital role in ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of BE-4 turbomachinery components, focusing particularly on the turbomachinery components and subsystems.
The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge in turbomachinery hardware, including both rotating and static hardware (turbine, stator, shafts, flanges, bolted joints, Bladed hardware, housings, etc..) covering strength, fatigue, fracture, modal, and random vibration analysis. Additionally, the candidate should be skilled in constructing free body diagrams to aid in structural evaluations.
Collaborating closely with the design team, you will help refine and enhance future configurations through drawing and design requirements. ## Responsibilities include but are not limited to - ANSYS Workbench: Utilize your expertise in ANSYS Workbench to conduct comprehensive Finite Element Analyses (FEM), including, but not limited to, strength, fatigue, fracture, modal, and random vibration assessments on turbomachinery hardware. - Free Body Diagram Construction: Construct and interpret free body diagrams to effectively analyze and solve structural challenges. - Structural Command Media and Non-Conformance Assessment: Apply your understanding of Blue Origin’s structural command media to assess non-conformances on the BE-4 Main Turbopump components. - Technical Evaluation: Review spin-start component and assembly drawings, providing feedback to ensure designs adhere to Blue Origin’s engineering, safety and performance standards. - Design Modifications: Recommend and implement design modifications based on structural analysis results to improve performance and reliability. - Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Engage with design teams, project managers, and other engineering disciplines to ensure structural considerations are incorporated into the released definition of turbomachinery hardware, and subsequent iterations.
Additionally work with Dynamic Environment & System teams to review and incorporate flight responses into the structural evaluations and life assessments. - Leadership and Mentorship: Will Play a key role in helping with the development of process / best practice guidelines, and provide technical leadership / help skill development for the rest of the engineering team. ## Qualifications - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment. - Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data and recommendations to stakeholders. - Excellent Technical writing and documentation of results and rationale - Experience in reviewing technical drawings and providing structural input for design modifications. - Proven expertise in ANSYS Workbench and advanced understanding of strength, fatigue, fracture (NASGRO), modal, and random vibration analysis. - Ability to adapt existing analysis and problem solving skills to assess non-conforming hardware and establish the appropriate rationale for production flight hardware (Scrap, Use As Is, Repair etc…). - Adept in constructing free body diagrams to facilitate structural evaluations. ## Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. - Previous experience in the Aerospace, Rocket and/or a similar high-technology industry. - Knowledge and expertise in Turbopump & turbomachinery hardware. ## Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 ## 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. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or ch
From Blue Origin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Blue Origin
Builds the New Shepard and New Glenn rockets and the Blue Moon lunar lander.
Pay on its listings: 65.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Blue Origin's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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