Structural Analyst III – Fluids & Propulsion – Crew Lunar Lander
About the role
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 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. We are looking for a Propulsion & Fluids Structural Analyst to support development and testing of the main engines and supporting hardware on the MK2 Crew Lander. This is a vehicle-centric position which includes the complete life cycle of the integrated propulsion system including development testing.
Responsibilities
- Performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), generate 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