FEA-Driven Structural Analyst for GSE & Tooling

Socket.dev; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a structural analysis engineer to provide support for ground support equipment and manufacturing tooling. The role involves performing strength assessments using classical methods and FEA, reviewing stress analyses, and guiding designers on stress, stability, and fracture considerations.

Responsibilities include cross-functional design support, conceptual and detailed analysis, and acting as the technical lead for vendor tooling projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (minimum) with at least 3 years of experience analyzing ground support equipment (GSE) or tooling in automotive, aerospace, or similar industry.
• Experience creating and validating finite element models (FEMs) using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran.
• Proven experience of FEA using 1D, 2D & 3D elements with models containing weldments, machined parts, and weldments.
• Proficiency in generating free-body diagrams to calculate internal loads and reaction forces, and in simplifying and idealizing structural problems of varying complexity.

Responsibilities

• Perform strength assessments utilizing both classical analysis techniques and finite element analysis (FEA) for tooling and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Document and review stress analyses to facilitate the release of engineering drawings and related documentation.
• Mentor tooling designers on best practices in stress, stability, and fracture analysis.
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts, including risk, cost, and performance trade-offs.
• Support cross-functional teams with input for design development, analysis, and trade studies.
• Lead conceptual and detailed analysis of tooling and equipment for the manufacture and assembly of structural components, mechanical/actuated systems, and hydraulic and fluid systems.
• Serve as the technical point of contact and responsible party for vendor-developed tooling projects.

Skills

FEA techniques

Ansys/NX Simulation

1D/2D/3D elements

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a structural analysis engineer to provide support for ground support equipment and manufacturing tooling. The role involves performing strength assessments using classical methods and FEA, reviewing stress analyses, and guiding designers on stress, stability, and fracture considerations.

Responsibilities include cross-functional design support, conceptual and detailed analysis, and acting as the technical lead for vendor tooling projects.