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Structural Analyst II(Loads & Dynamics) - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin · Merritt Island, FL · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$99k–$139k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. The goal is to build sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Responsibilities

  • Solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
  • Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation of ground and flight tests
  • Modeling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, in-space burns, and landing events
  • Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests
  • General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems
  • Rigid and flexible body dynamics
  • Support configuration development and trade studies
  • Femap, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency
  • Adams, LS-Dyna, Wave6, SEA proficiency
  • High frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles

Requirements

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low and/or high frequency structural dynamics and loads, in addition to finite element modeling
  • Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
  • Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validation

Qualifications

  • Preferred qualifications include:
  • Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads development/validation experience
  • Nastran superelement experience and coupled loads analysis (CLA) with launch vehicle
  • Hyperworks, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency
  • LS-Dyna proficiency
  • Adams proficiency
  • Wave6 proficiency
  • SEA proficiency
  • High frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles

Benefits

  • 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%
  • 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

Culture Statement

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe in fostering a culture of trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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