Blue Origin · 15 hours ago
Principal Structural Analyst
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The Principal Structural Analyst will oversee and perform structural analysis for the New Glenn launch vehicle, ensuring safety and reliability while mentoring other team members.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform detailed hand calculations and FEM analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures and systems
Document stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings / documents
Possess a deep understanding of repair methods and analytical practices for both composite and metallic structure
Generate test and verification plans and reports
Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
Supporting cross organizational teams with input for production activities and configuration development
Provide analysis oversight and mentorship of designers and structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis and best practices
Improve enterprise analysis capabilities such as creating process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation
Lead technical presentations and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Participate in anomaly resolution and failure investigation efforts
Support the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification of new flight hardware
Ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements and standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
A minimum of 15 years of experience in analysis of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Ability to generate innovative solutions and understand the balance between engineering judgment and analysis rigor and when each is appropriate
Expert knowledge of finite element analysis, including experience with one or more of: Nastran, Optistrut, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna
Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures
Strong experience with classical and aerospace analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Blodgett, Shigley, etc.)
Analysis of composite and/or metallic structures (sandwich panels, skin-stringer, fittings, etc.)
Analysis of stability critical structures (local buckling phenomenon, global buckling, crippling)
Experience with development and/or qualification testing (test requirements, setup/configuration, test predictions, test conduct/monitoring, etc.)
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across a varied team
Preferred
Experience with loads development, especially fatigue spectrum development
Experience with fatigue and fracture mechanics
Experience analyzing fluid and mechanical system components, actuators, tubes, valves, etc
Experience with analyzing / dispositioning manufacturing non-conformances
Experience automating analysis with one or more of: Python, VBA, MATLAB, APDL
Familiarity with composite failure modes and standard test methods (in-plane, interlaminar, shear, fracture, etc.)
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
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
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