Senior Loads and Dynamics Analyst - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is hiring an external loads analyst to help design and analyze the Transfer Stage spacecraft. The role covers loads development (static and dynamic), integration with other spacecraft, and supporting subsystems with loads environments.

This is a high-impact role contributing to humanity's return to the Moon. The position requires a BS in mechanical/aerospace/civil engineering with 6+ years of FE dynamics experience, and proficiency in spacecraft loads techniques.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in prediction/validation of structural dynamics and loads with FE modeling.
• Strong foundation in static/dynamic fundamentals.
• Passion for spacecraft loads development/validation.
• Ability to solve static and dynamic problems using physics-based methods.
• Experience with spacecraft loads development incl. Craig‑Bampton model reduction and coupled analyses.

Responsibilities

• Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests.
• Rigid and flexible body dynamics analysis.
• Modeling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, docking, and landing events.
• Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation from tests.
• General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.

Skills

Finite Element Modeling

Loads development

Structural dynamics

Analytical problem solving

Education

BS in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering

Tools

Hyperworks

NASTRAN

Ansys

Matlab

Job description

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.

Blue Origin is hiring an external loads analyst to help design and analyze the Transfer Stage spacecraft. This role will involve loads development (both quasi-static and dynamic), loads integration with other spacecraft and rockets, and supporting subsystem teams with static and dynamic loads environments. This is a high-impact role where your loads expertise directly supports humanity's return to the Moon.

Responsibilities

• Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests
• Rigid and flexible body dynamics
• Modeling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, docking, and landing events
• Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation of ground and flight tests
• General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems
• Support configuration development and trade studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
• 6+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low and/or high frequency structural dynamics and loads, in addition to finite element modeling
• Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
• Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validation
• Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
• Experience with spacecraft loads development, including Craig Bampton model reduction and coupled loads analyses with other rockets / spacecraft

Desired

• Hyperworks, NASTRAN, Ansys, and Matlab proficiency
• High and low frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles

Base Pay Range

CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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