Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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 role supports the development of the Blue Moon Mk2 Crew Lander to bring humans to the Moon. As part of a diverse fluids and propulsion team, you will be lead the structural analysis efforts for the reaction control system and/or helium system.
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 include but are not limited to:
- Conducting structural and dynamic analysis of valves, tubing, mounts, COPVs, etc. with limited guidance
- Identification of opportunities for safety improvements, cost savings, and weight savings
- Supporting configuration development and trade studies
- Review supplier analyses of COTS valves, supporting qualification efforts
- Maintain and report on work tasks, schedule, and technical status
Minimum Qualifications
- Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in the structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components and systems including valves, tubing/piping, pressure vessels
- Experience with FEA analysis tools (ANSYS preferred) including structural, dynamic, and thermal analyses
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E and Pro/E Piping module preferred)
- Experience delivering analysis products with limited oversight in an aerospace setting
- Expertise with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics (hand calcs, NASGRO, VCCT, etc)
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, characterization & allowables development
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the analysis of components involving welding or casting
- Experience with statistical analysis for preparation of design allowables
- Experience with one or more of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys (structural, dynamic, thermal, CFD), Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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.
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.
