Structural Analyst II(Loads & Dynamics) - Lunar Permanence

Overview

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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 are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products to enable sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Role: Structural Loads Analyst — use technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to quality to contribute to safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required. If you are excited by delivering near-term value, solving novel problems, and learning, please apply.

As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you will be engaged in developing the next generation of Lunar cargo delivery vehicles. Your skill in the analysis of spacecraft structures to support safe, reliable, ready-to-install hardware that meets requirements, while working within allocated cost and schedule, will contribute to a rewarding career at Blue Origin.

• Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and third-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
• Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Femap, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency
• Rigid and flexible body dynamics

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering
• 3+ years of experience in 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
• Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods

• 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

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $. Other site ranges may differ.

Dont meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check for roles requiring access to military installations
• For certain roles: CDL-related checks if operating Commercial Motor Vehicles with GVW or hazardous materials; additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations may apply
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential as applicable

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program
• Stock options for…