Glenn Stage 2 Structural Analyst III

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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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

About the Role This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar space, and beyond. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, designers, and specialists, you will analyze structural subsystems for New Glenn's second stage using classical hand calculations as well as finite element model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing, and operations.

A thorough understanding of structural analysis and load paths is required, as we strive for a weight-optimized  addition, you will be responsible for creating concise, accurate analysis documentation and for performing peer reviews of analyses and reports generated by other team members. You will also be expected to provide structural analysis guidance to design engineers and junior structural analysts. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and close attention to safe, repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone who will apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to make a positive impact on safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions Relocation may be provided

Travel is expected up to 15% of the time Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform detailed hand calculations and FEM analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures for new designs, production support, and sustainment initiatives

Prepare formal analysis documents to support the release of engineering detail parts, assemblies, and installations

Conduct analysis checks and share best practices for designers and junior structural analysts in stress, stability, and fracture analysis

Provide technical guidance on design concepts, including risk, cost, and performance trade-offs Regularly report status, risks, and opportunities to leadership

Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis

Prepare content for technical presentations and design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR)
Support cross-organizational teams with input for configuration development, production planning, and manufacturing support

Improve enterprise analysis capabilities by creating process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation

Resolve hardware discrepancies by providing analysis substantiation for manufacturing nonconformance dispositions

Perform technical assessments of damage or out-of-tolerance conditions and provide guidance on repair or use Employ repair methods and analytical practices for both metallic and composite structures

Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience in aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle primary structure analysis

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