Senior Interstage Dynamics Analyst — Spaceflight Jettison

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior structural dynamics engineer to perform dynamic and structural analyses for interstage separation on flight hardware and simulations of high-energy separation events. You will develop high-fidelity transient models, run trade studies with mechanical engineers, and produce formal reports and data packages supporting design reviews.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to interpret 3D CAD and drawings, and a collaborative, safety‑minded approach to

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or physics with 8+ years in dynamic/structural analysis in aerospace/defense.
• US citizenship or eligibility to work in the US.
• Experience on spacecraft/launch vehicle separation or related analyses.
• Proficiency with LS-DYNA and other industry codes.
• Ability to interpret CAD models and drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform dynamic analysis of the interstage jettison event using LS-DYNA. Determine minimum clearance values and study worst-case scenarios.
• Create detailed, high-fidelity, transient models of high energy separation mechanisms.
• Work with mechanical engineers on trade studies for separation architectures.
• Develop component level requirements derived from analysis.
• Perform structural analysis of metallic and composite flight hardware during dynamic events.
• Assist in test planning, screening tests, qualification, data reduction and analysis.
• Write margin of safety summaries, qualification reports, and other documentation.
• Create databooks to document system requirements and performance.
• Present findings in design reviews and reports; maintain status.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings.

Skills

Dynamic/structural analysis

Flight dynamics

CAD interpretation

Verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or physics

MS degree preferred

Tools

LS-DYNA

Abaqus Explicit

Ansys

Nastran

Python

Matlab

Fortran

Linux HPC

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior structural dynamics engineer to perform dynamic and structural analyses for interstage separation on flight hardware and simulations of high-energy separation events. You will develop high-fidelity transient models, run trade studies with mechanical engineers, and produce formal reports and data packages supporting design reviews.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to interpret 3D CAD and drawings, and a collaborative, safety‑minded approach to