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Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago

Structural Analysis Engineer III - New Glenn Upper Stage

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Structural Analysis Engineer III will support the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle by performing structural analysis and providing guidance to design engineers.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform analysis on primary and secondary tank structures using classic hand calculations as well as Finite Element Model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing and operations

Creating analysis documentation that is concise and accurate

Perform peer reviews of analysis and reports generated by other team members

Provide structural analysis guidance to design engineers as well as junior structural analysts

Support production issues, ongoing testing and mission operations

Qualification

Structural analysisFinite Element Model (FEM)Load path analysisNastranANSYS MechanicalScripting languagesEngineering materials knowledgeClassical aerospace sizing methodsLeadership skillsCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 5+ years of structural analysis experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures or automotive

Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle load path and stress analysis of metallic and/or composite structures (pressure vessels, skin-stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc.)

Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc.)

Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures

Experience with at least two of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct, NASGRO

Demonstrated experience using scripting languages (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)

Passion for our mission and vision is required!