Blue Origin · 2 hours ago
Sr Mechanical & Structural Analyst - GSE / Tooling
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The role involves providing structural analysis support for ground support equipment and manufacturing tooling, conducting structural analyses, and offering design consultations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform strength assessments utilizing both classical analysis techniques and finite element analysis (FEA) for tooling and ground support equipment (GSE)
Document and review stress analyses to facilitate the release of engineering drawings and related documentation
Mentor tooling designers on best practices in stress, stability, and fracture analysis
Provide technical guidance on design concepts, including risk, cost, and performance trade-offs
Support cross-functional teams with input for design development, analysis, and trade studies
Lead conceptual and detailed analysis of tooling and equipment for the manufacture and assembly of structural components, mechanical/actuated systems, and hydraulic and fluid systems
Serve as the technical point of contact and responsible party for vendor-developed tooling projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (minimum), with at least 8 years of experience analyzing ground support equipment (GSE) or tooling in the automotive, aerospace or similar industry
Experience creating and validating finite element models (FEMs) using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran
Proven Experience of FEA using 1D, 2D & 3D elements with models containing weldments, machined parts, and weldments
Proficiency in generating free-body diagrams to calculate internal loads and reaction forces, and in simplifying and idealizing structural problems of varying complexity
Extensive experience analyzing steel and aluminum tooling, including machining fixtures and weldments using hand calculations
Proficiency in performing bolted joint hand calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.)
Proficiency in performing welded joint hand calculations (required size, length, effective throat, direct and resultant stress, and failure modes
Demonstrated ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Familiarity with applicable structural codes (AISC-360, ASME B30 & 31, ASME BTH-1, etc.)
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Proficiency with Creo and/or Siemens NX software
Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills
Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-02-05
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