Lunar Spacecraft Stress Analyst

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA seeks a Stress Analyst to apply physics-based methods to complex spacecraft structures, delivering safe, reliable hardware within cost and schedule. You will work on static and dynamic analyses, FE modeling with FEMAP/NASTRAN/Matlab, and collaborate across teams to ensure mission success.

A passion for spaceflight and quality is required. The role includes hands-on testing, data interpretation from ground and flight tests, and opportunities to influence design

Qualifications

• Ability to solve static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods.
• Interpretation of ground and flight test data for structural validation.
• Modeling and verification of spacecraft launch, in-space burns, and landing events.

Responsibilities

• Solve static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods.
• Interpret acceleration, shock, and vibration data from tests.
• Develop and validate finite element models; correlate to tests.
• Develop general loads for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Utilize Femap, NASTRAN, and Matlab for analyses.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Modeling & simulation

Test data interpretation

Trade studies

Analytical problem solving

Tools

Femap

NASTRAN

MATLAB

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA seeks a Stress Analyst to apply physics-based methods to complex spacecraft structures, delivering safe, reliable hardware within cost and schedule. You will work on static and dynamic analyses, FE modeling with FEMAP/NASTRAN/Matlab, and collaborate across teams to ensure mission success.

A passion for spaceflight and quality is required. The role includes hands-on testing, data interpretation from ground and flight tests, and opportunities to influence design