Structural Analyst III- Core mechanical Lunar Permanence

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. As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists, you will directly impact the history of space exploration and demonstrate your commitment to safe, reliable, and repeatable spaceflight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and advancing Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are looking for a Structural Analyst to use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

If you’re excited by providing near‑term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to 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 analysis
• Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests
• Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
• Support configuration development and trade studies of separation mechanisms.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
• 5+ years of experience in structural analysis of space/aerospace vehicles/structures/mechanism's
• 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 (hand calculations, in‑house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)

• Spacecraft Mechanism's/systems analysis
• Hyperworks, NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus and Matlab proficiency
• LS-Dyna Fatigue and Fracture Analysis

Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $ - $ CO applicants is $ - $ WA applicants is $ - $ Other site ranges may differ

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