Structural Analyst - GSE & Tooling (Mid Career)

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform strength assessments utilizing both classical analysis techniques and finite element analysis (FEA) for tooling and ground support equipment (GSE)
• Document and review stress analyses to facilitate the release of engineering drawings and related documentation
• Mentor tooling designers on best practices in stress, stability, and fracture analysis
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts, including risk, cost, and performance trade-offs
• Serve as the technical point of contact and responsible party for vendor-developed tooling projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (minimum), with at least 8 years of experience analyzing ground support equipment (GSE) or tooling in the automotive, aerospace or similar industry
• Experience creating and validating finite element models (FEMs) using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran
• Proven Experience of FEA using 1D, 2D & 3D elements with models containing weldments, machined parts, and weldments
• Extensive experience analyzing steel and aluminum tooling, including machining fixtures and weldments using hand calculations
• Proficiency in generating free-body diagrams to calculate internal loads and reaction forces, and in simplifying and idealizing structural problems of varying complexity
• Proficiency in performing bolted joint hand calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.)
• Proficiency in performing welded joint hand calculations (required size, length, effective throat, direct and resultant stress, and failure modes)
• Demonstrated ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Familiarity with applicable structural codes (AISC-360, ASME B30 & 31, ASME BTH-1, etc.)
• Desired: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Proficiency with Creo and/or Siemens NX software
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Pay

$121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Schedule

Not specified