Blue Origin

Structural Analyst II (Fluid Systems) - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage

Blue Origin$90K — $127K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 3+ years of structural/dynamic analysis experience for pressurized components
  • Proficiency in ANSYS for structural, dynamic, and thermal analyses
  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs like Creo Pro/E
  • Experience in oversight and approval of structural analysis by other analysts
  • Familiarity with fatigue analysis
  • Genuine passion for space exploration and the mission of enabling human life in space

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural and dynamic analysis of fluid system components
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight for design and analysis work
  • Review supplier analyses of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) valves
  • Maintain project schedules and technical status reports
  • Support the qualification efforts for new components in the upper stage

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with up to a 5% company match
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off plus 14 holidays
  • Education support program
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Specifically, this role would be supporting the development and introduction of a new upper stage for the New Glenn vehicle.

As part of a small, hardworking, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the structural analysis of the fluid systems and components for this stage. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to work collaboratively as an integral part of a world class design, development, and product launch team. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Conducting structural and dynamic analysis of valves, tubing, mounts, COPVs, test fixtures, etc.
  • Providing technical guidance, oversight, and analysis review/approval for designers and other analysts completing structural analysis
  • 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
  • 3+ years of experience in the structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components and systems including valves, tubing/piping, pressure vessels
  • Experience with ANSYS 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
  • Experience with fatigue analysis


Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25

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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