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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for structural analyst nasa in the United States is $73,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Structural Analyst Nasa vs Structural Engineer?

AspectStructural Analyst NasaStructural Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, often with specialized training in aerospace structuresBachelor's or Master's in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, licensed in some regions
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, aerospace facilities, government agencies like NASAConstruction sites, design offices, consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily government agencies, aerospace industryConstruction, infrastructure, consulting firms
Common Search & ComparisonStructural Analyst Nasa vs Structural Engineer

While both roles involve analyzing structural integrity, a Structural Analyst Nasa focuses on aerospace structures within NASA or similar agencies, often requiring specialized aerospace knowledge. A Structural Engineer typically works on building and infrastructure projects, with broader civil engineering applications. The roles overlap in analysis skills and credentials but differ in industry focus and work environment.

Infographic showing various Structural Analyst Nasa job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,600 per year, or $35.4 per hour.
Fluids Tubing Structural Analyst - Lunar Permanence

Fluids Tubing Structural Analyst - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin, LLC

Seattle, WA • On-site

$145K - $203K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Blue Origin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 59 rated aerospace companies


Job description

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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
This individual will use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.
Responsibilities"
  • Analysis from concept to drawing release of fluid system hardware.
  • Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests.
  • Strength checks and analysis report generation.
  • Test and verification plan and report generation.
  • Support configuration development and trade studies.
  • Process and tool development.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering.
  • 10+ years structural analysis experience in aerospace, Nuclear, or Process piping structural analysis.
  • Passion for structural analysis of spacecraft.
  • Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods, such as hand calcs, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools.
  • Experience with any of the following FEM software (Nastran, Optistruct, ANSYS)

Desired"
  • Experience with Cryogenic systems
  • Experience with piping stress and flexibility analysis
  • Experience with bellows analysis
  • Experience with bolted flange analysis
  • Experience with weld analysis
  • Experience with manufacturing methods, material selection, testing and characterizing of tubing.
  • Experience with any of the following piping analysis software (Autopipe, Ceasar, or CAEPIPE)
  • Experience with any of the following programing languages (VBA, Python)
  • Experience with Reengineering Wildfire 4 / CREO Parametric of greater

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
Other site ranges may differ
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 (CDL drivers only), 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000