Structural Analyst III – Fluids & Propulsion – Crew Lunar Lander

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. To be successful in this role, you should be proficient in performing detailed structural analysis for space vehicle structures or propulsion systems.

You will work with a motivated, high-performing Propulsion & Fluids team to ensure structural integrity of both ground (test) and flight hardware development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including preliminary design through flight operations.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the MK2 Crewed Lunar Lander that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), generate FEMsPerforming 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

Documentation and review of 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

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Engineering5+ 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 (pressure vessels, skin-stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc.)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, NASGROAbility to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with partners

Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience performing structural analysis of liquid or gaseous propulsion tubing/systems

Experience supporting planning and execution of system or vehicle-level testing

Demonstrated experience with fluid systems and geometry optimization methods.

Demonstrated 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 Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $ - $WA applicants is $ - $Other site ranges may differ

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