Structural Analyst III – Fluids & Propulsion – Crew Lunar Lander

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 role supports development and testing of the main engines and supporting hardware on the MK2 Crew Lander.

Responsibilities

• Performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Generating FEMs
• Performing strength checks using classical hand calculations
• Conducting Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) for critical components
• Making predictions, implementing test campaigns, and creating reports in support of hardware qualifications
• Collaborating with design engineers to optimize designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability
• Documenting and reviewing structural analyses to support the release of engineering drawings/documents
• Providing input for configuration development and trade studies as needed
• Mentoring and analysis checks for designers and junior structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis and standard processes
• Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve structural analysis processes

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience performing structural analysis on aircraft, spacecraft or launch vehicle structures
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle load path and stress analysis of metallic and/or composite structures
• Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc.)
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures
• Experience with at least one of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct, NASGRO
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with partners
• Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel

Qualifications

• Experience performing structural analysis of liquid or gaseous propulsion tubing/systems
• Experience supporting planning and execution of system or vehicle-level testing
• Experience with fluid systems and geometry optimization methods
• Experience with metallic structural layout, analysis, testing, and qualification methods
• Experience writing detailed design and analysis reports
• Experience analyzing/dispositioning non-conformances
• Experience with Creo Compensation Range For CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 Other Site Ranges May Differ

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