Lunar Fluids & Structures Analyst

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead structural and dynamic analyses for the Blue Moon Mk2 Crew Lander systems. You will evaluate valves, tubing, COPVs, and mounts, applying FEA to assess safety, weight, and cost improvements.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years in aerospace-structured analysis and proficiency in ANSYS, fatigue and fracture mechanics, and 3D CAD workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural and dynamic analysis of valves, tubing, mounts, COPVs, etc. with limited guidance.
• Identify opportunities for safety, cost, and weight savings.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Review supplier analyses of COTS valves and support qualification efforts.
• Maintain and report on tasks, schedule, and status.

Skills

Structural analysis

Dynamic analysis

FEA tools

ANSYS

Creo Pro/E

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

NASGRO

VCCT

Material selection

3D CAD

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Abaqus

LS-Dyna

Optistruct

Creo Pro/E

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead structural and dynamic analyses for the Blue Moon Mk2 Crew Lander systems. You will evaluate valves, tubing, COPVs, and mounts, applying FEA to assess safety, weight, and cost improvements.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years in aerospace-structured analysis and proficiency in ANSYS, fatigue and fracture mechanics, and 3D CAD workflows.