Fluids Tubing Structural Analyst - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,188 - 203,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Structural Analyst to support the development of lunar transportation systems. This role involves engaging directly with NASA and technical partners, focusing on fluid system analysis and Finite Element Model development for spacecraft. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in structural analysis and a strong passion for advancing human spaceflight. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years structural analysis experience in aerospace or related fields.
• Ability to solve static and dynamic structural problems.
• Passion for structural analysis of spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fluid system hardware from concept to drawing release.
• Develop, refine, and validate Finite Element Models.
• Generate strength checks and analysis reports.
• Create test and verification plans and reports.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Develop processes and tools.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite Element Model development

Physics-based analytical methods

Experience with FEM software

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering

Tools

Nastran

Optistruct

ANSYS

Autopipe

Ceasar

CAEPIPE

VBA

Python

Job description

Overview

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.

This individual will 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.

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 Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities

• Analysis from concept to drawing release of fluid system hardware.
• Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests.
• Strength checks and analysis report generation.
• Test and verification plan and report generation.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Process and tool development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering.
• 10+ years structural analysis experience in aerospace, Nuclear, or Process piping structural analysis.
• Passion for structural analysis of spacecraft.
• Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods, such as hand calcs, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools.
• Experience with any of the following FEM software (Nastran, Optistruct, ANSYS)

Desired

• Experience with Cryogenic systems
• Experience with piping stress and flexibility analysis
• Experience with bellows analysis
• Experience with bolted flange analysis
• Experience with weld analysis
• Experience with manufacturing methods, material selection, testing and characterizing of tubing.
• Experience with any of the following piping analysis software (Autopipe, Ceasar, or CAEPIPE)
• Experience with any of the following programing languages (VBA, Python)
• Experience with Reengineering Wildfire 4 / CREO Parametric of greater

Compensation

CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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