Structural Analyst III

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. This role is for our MK1 cargo lander 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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, and engineers, you will help to coordinate the schedule and priorities of design work for various fluids and propulsion systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the fluids overall strategy.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct structural analysis on various designs and materials, focused on fluid components, propellant tanks, and tubing

• Manipulate and analyze large finite element models

• Interpret analytical results to support design, testing, and optimization fluid systems

• Produce engineering documentations, reports, and manipulate technical data from hardware testing

• Collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing, and technical management to communicate design issues and develop solutions

• Demonstrate technical leadership in projects, handling highly complex issues and problems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience performing structural analysisora Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

• Fundamental knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in engineering material/structures

• Fundamental knowledge of structural statics/dynamics, fatigue damage, static/dynamic equilibrium, stress/strain/modulus, bending/shear/axial force development, etc.

• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software

• Experience with metallic materials

• Ability to write technical reports and present results to a multi-disciplined team

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to meet deadlines on fast-paced projects

• Capability to work effectively as a team player or independently

Desired:

• Experience with cryogenic hydrogen and oxygen systems

• Experience with ANSYS

• Experience in the aerospace industry

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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.