Blue Origin

Structural Analysis Lead

Blue Origin$133K — $186K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components
  • Proficiency with FEA tools such as ANSYS and/or Abaqus
  • Knowledge of 3D CAD programs, specifically Creo Pro/E
  • Experience in overseeing or reviewing structural analysis work
  • Expertise in fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
  • Understanding of manufacturing methods and material selection

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural and dynamic analysis of valves and tubing
  • Analyze non-linear thermal protection materials and designs
  • Support design certification for thermal components
  • Provide oversight and review for design analyses
  • Identify safety improvements and cost-saving opportunities
  • Contribute to configuration development and trade studies
  • Review supplier analyses and assist in qualification

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Education Support Program available
  • Stock Options for all regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 company holidays
Full Job Description
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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Conducting structural and dynamic analysis of valves, tubing, mounts, etc.
  • Conducting structural analysis on non-linear thermal protection materials, designs, and attachments
  • Support design certification for thermal structural components
  • Providing technical guidance, oversight, and analysis review/approval for designers and other analysts completing structural analysis
  • Identification of opportunities for safety improvements, cost savings, and weight savings
  • Supporting configuration development and trade studies
  • Review supplier analyses and supporting qualification efforts
  • Maintain and report on work tasks, schedule, and technical status

Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in the structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components and systems including valves, tubing/piping, assemblies
  • Experience with FEA analysis tools (ANSYS and/or Abaqus preferred) including structural, dynamic, and thermal analyses
  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E and Pro/E Piping module preferred)
  • Experience overseeing, reviewing, or approving other analyst's work
  • 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 and maintain positive professional relationships
  • Ability to understand, document, and incorporate into the appropriate analysis models material and geometry nonlinearity and changing load paths
  • Ability to build in the appropriate set of material definitions into a local database with documentation
  • 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 cryogenic systems
  • Deep understanding of bulk and film polymer and metal behavior under various load types and across significant temperature ranges and the ability to identify the appropriate analysis approach and interpretation of the resultant data
  • Experience with one or more of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys (structural, dynamic, thermal, CFD), Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct


Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95WA 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.

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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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2000

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