Lunar Stress Analyst: Spaceflight Structural Safety

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Stress Analyst to apply physics-based analysis to spacecraft structures, supporting safe human spaceflight and mission success. You will work with design engineers on the next generation Lunar cargo vehicles, performing static/dynamic analyses, model development, and test interpretation to meet cost and schedule requirements.

This role emphasizes rigor, collaboration, and continuous learning within a team dedicated to safe, affordable spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Experience solving static and dynamic structural problems using analytical methods.
• Understanding of loads development for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Proficiency with Femap, NASTRAN and MATLAB required.

Responsibilities

• Solve static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based methods.
• Measure and interpret acceleration, shock and vibration data from tests.
• Model, simulate and verify launch, in-space burns and landing events.
• Develop finite element models and validate against tests.
• Develop general loads for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Use Femap, NASTRAN and MATLAB in analyses.

Skills

Physics-based analysis

Problem solving

Tools

Femap

NASTRAN

MATLAB

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Stress Analyst to apply physics-based analysis to spacecraft structures, supporting safe human spaceflight and mission success. You will work with design engineers on the next generation Lunar cargo vehicles, performing static/dynamic analyses, model development, and test interpretation to meet cost and schedule requirements.

This role emphasizes rigor, collaboration, and continuous learning within a team dedicated to safe, affordable spaceflight.