Senior Satellite Structural Analyst

BLUE ORIGIN

. Support structural analysis and verification of TeraWave spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and mechanical interfaces through design, qualification, acceptance, and flight-readiness activities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural analysis and verification for aerospace applications, with a strong focus on finite element analysis, structural design criteria, and compliance with engineering standards. Capable of executing complex analysis work packages and effectively communicating technical results and recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Finite Element AnalysisStructural Analysis for Aerospace ApplicationsExperience with NASTRAN, ANSYS, or AbaqusBachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering7+ Years of Experience in Structural Analysis

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Hard Skills

Structural Design CriteriaClassical Hand CalculationsComposite and Metallic Aerospace Structures AnalysisStructural Margins of Safety GenerationStructural Optimization TechniquesVibration AnalysisModal TestingTest Planning and Data ReviewAnalytical Model CorrelationThermal-Structural Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical Communication SkillsCollaboration with Cross-Functional TeamsProblem-SolvingMentoring Junior EngineersPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PythonMATLABNASTRANANSYSAbaqus

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSpacecraft Structural DesignLaunch-Vehicle EnvironmentsNASA StandardsAIAA Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support structural analysis and verification of TeraWave spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and mechanical interfaces through design, qualification, acceptance, and flight-readiness activities
Plan and execute structural-analysis work packages from requirements definition and model development through margin closure, test correlation, and final documentation
Define and maintain structural design criteria, load cases, and analysis assumptions
Support structural requirements, mechanical ICDs, and interface-load documentation for spacecraft subsystems, MGSE, dispenser, and launch-vehicle interfaces
Perform classical hand calculations and advanced finite element analysis of primary and secondary satellite structures
Develop and validate finite element models of satellite components, subsystems, and full spacecraft
Analyze and verify designs for launch, ground-handling, transportation, test, and on-orbit environments
Evaluate structural margins of safety and verify structural integrity through analysis and testing
Identify structural constraints and recommend mitigation strategies
Collaborate with mechanical design, systems engineering, manufacturing, AIT, test, and external integration teams
Develop analysis inputs to qualification and acceptance test plans; support test execution, instrumentation definition, data review, anomaly resolution, and model correlation
Update analytical models, margins, and verification evidence based on test data
Resolve structural nonconformances, test anomalies, and flight-hardware integration issues
Maintain structural-analysis documentation in compliance with Blue Origin engineering standards
Support design reviews and present analysis results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience in structural analysis for aerospace applications
Experience with spacecraft structural design and analysis, including understanding of launch-vehicle environments
Expertise in finite element analysis using NASTRAN, ANSYS, or Abaqus
Proficiency in analyzing composite and metallic aerospace structures
Knowledge of structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and modal testing
Experience generating structural margins of safety, analysis reports, and verification documentation
Experience supporting structural test planning, test-data review, and correlation of analytical models to test results
Ability to independently execute structural-analysis and verification work packages and communicate technical results, risks, and recommendations
Experience with structural optimization techniques and mass-reduction strategies
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred: Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Preferred: 10+ years of experience in satellite structural analysis
Preferred: Experience with optical or communications-satellite structural design
Preferred: Knowledge of spacecraft thermal-structural analysis and thermal-distortion effects
Preferred: Experience with multi-orbit satellite constellation design considerations
Preferred: Familiarity with space-environment effects on structural materials
Preferred: Experience with structural testing and correlation of test data with analytical models
Preferred: Knowledge of NASA and AIAA standards
Preferred: Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams
Preferred: Excellent technical communication skills, written and verbal
Preferred: Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results (not guaranteed)