Senior Structural Loads Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Develop and execute launch vehicle Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Coupled Loads Analysis and Finite Element Modeling, with a strong focus on developing and validating mathematical models and simulations for aerospace vehicle structural loads. Proficient in managing large datasets and performing resource-intensive computing to support launch vehicle development.

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Coupled Loads AnalysisFinite Element ModelingNASTRAN ProficiencyMATLAB ProficiencyStatic And Dynamic Structural Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Finite Element ModelingCoupled Loads AnalysisMathematical ModelingData ProcessingStatic Structural AnalysisDynamic Structural AnalysisComponent Modal SynthesisResource-Intensive ComputingEngineering Data Post-ProcessingPhysics-Based Analytical Methods

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTrust EarningCulture of Inclusion

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringLaunch Vehicle DevelopmentStructural Loads AnalysisGround SystemsNew GlennBlue Origin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute launch vehicle Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA)
Coordinate across disciplines to ensure proper analysis inputs, assumptions, and outputs
Document and communicate CLA and other loads results for internal, government, and commercial customers
Develop, refine, validate, and correlate finite element models to modal tests
Reduce finite element models using Component Modal Synthesis methods such as Craig-Bampton
Develop structural loads for launch vehicles and related ground systems
Develop mathematical models and simulations for loads analysis
Perform resource-intensive computing, manage large datasets, and reduce and post-process engineering data
Perform other low- and high-frequency structural loads tasks as required
Support development and operations of New Glenn, Blue Origin’s reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
8+ years of relevant engineering experience
Passion for aerospace vehicle structural loads and related analysis
Finite Element Modeling experience
NASTRAN and MATLAB proficiency
Ability to solve static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods, hand calculations, in-house tools, and third-party commercial analytical tools
Ability to process and present data for engineering applications
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four 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 discretion