Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Structural Analyst III – Fluids & Propulsion – Crew Lunar Lander
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Propulsion & Fluids Structural Analyst to support the development and testing of the MK2 Crew Lander, ensuring structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle. The role involves collaborating with design engineers and working directly with NASA to facilitate the development of sustainable infrastructure for lunar transport.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), generate FEMs
Performing strength checks using classical hand calculations
Conducting Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) for critical components
Making predictions, implementing test campaigns, and creating reports in support of hardware qualifications
Collaborating with design engineers to optimize designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability
Documentation and review of structural analyses to support the release of engineering drawings/documents
Providing input for configuration development and trade studies as needed
Mentoring and analysis checks for designers and junior structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis and standard processes
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve structural analysis processes
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering
5+ years of professional experience performing structural analysis on aircraft, spacecraft or launch vehicle structures
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 one of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct, NASGRO
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with partners
Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel
Preferred
Experience performing structural analysis of liquid or gaseous propulsion tubing/systems
Experience supporting planning and execution of system or vehicle-level testing
Demonstrated experience with fluid systems and geometry optimization methods
Demonstrated experience with metallic structural layout, analysis, testing, and qualification methods
Experience writing detailed design and analysis reports
Experience analyzing/dispositioning non-conformances
Experience with Creo
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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and 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
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