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Sr. Structural Analyst New Glenn 9E

Blue Origin · Greater Seattle Area · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$145k–$203k/yrFull-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Perform analysis of structural subsystems for New Glenn’s first stage using classic hand calculations as well as Finite Element Model (FEM) simulations to support design, manufacturing and operations.
  • Thoroughly understand structural analysis and load path to achieve a weight optimized design.
  • Create analysis documentation that is concise and accurate, and perform peer reviews of analysis and reports generated by other team members.
  • Provide structural analysis guidance to design engineers as well as junior structural analysts.
  • Support production issues, ongoing testing and mission operations during the transition from initial design to production and operational phases.
  • Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience within the fields of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Experience with analyzing / dispositioning non-conformances, complete hand calculations including free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation, bolted joint calculations, and knowledge of engineering materials.
  • Expertise with at least two of the following analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer, NASGRO, Abaqus, and scripting languages (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.).
  • Experience with FEM modeling techniques, mesh generation, and understanding of element types.
  • Experience with stability critical structures analysis, including local and global buckling, and crippling.
  • Experience with development and/or qualification testing, including test requirements, setup/configuration, test predictions, test conduct/monitoring, and loads development.
  • Able to effectively communicate and collaborate across a varied team.

Qualifications

  • MS degree in engineering or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience and understanding of Non-Destructive Evaluation techniques.
  • Experience in large scale structural test and instrumentation.
  • Experience with analysis of Mechanical Systems and Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems.
  • Experience with Creo (ProEngineer Wildfire 4 or greater).

Skills

  • Thorough understanding of structural analysis and load path.
  • Expertise with classical and aerospace analysis methods.
  • Experience with FEM modeling techniques and mesh generation.
  • Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures.
  • Experience with analysis of stability critical structures.
  • Experience with development and/or qualification testing.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Blue Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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 are available for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week). Paid Time Off includes up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Additional benefits and bonuses may be available based on individual contributions and company performance.

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