Senior Loads & Dynamics Engineer - Blue Ring

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 5%

Interviews include a technical test

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Structural Loads Engineer to develop primary and secondary structure loads for spacecraft and mission payloads. You will collaborate with design teams to convey data implications and mentor cross-program teams while developing and validating finite element models against test data.

The role requires extensive FE/ vibroacoustic expertise, Craig‑Bampton modeling, and a TS clearance or eligibility, with travel up to 5% and relocation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to solve static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods.
• Experience with vibroacoustic analysis and finite element modeling.
• Experience with Craig‑Bampton models and related tooling.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or acceptable status for working in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary and secondary structure loads for spacecraft and payloads.
• Communicate with design teams on loads and environment data implications.
• Mentor and share knowledge across programs.
• Develop FE models and correlate with test data.
• Model, simulate, and verify loads and environments for spaceflight regimes.
• Support design trades and verification of loads requirements.
• Measure and interpret ground and flight test dynamic data.
• Maintain loads data book products.
• Manage large datasets and post-process data for engineering applications.

Skills

Finite Element modeling

Vibroacoustic analysis

Craig‑Bampton models

Leadership

Team coordination

Effective communication

U.S. citizenship or eligible

Education

B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering

Tools

HYPERMESH

ANSYS

NASTRAN DMAP

MATLAB/Toolbox (iMAT)

PYTHON

FORTRAN

WAVE6

SEA+

LSDYNA

ADAMS

Job description

Application Close Date Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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 Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.
This role is within the In‑Space Systems Structures & Mechanisms Integrated Product Team, supporting Blue Ring, a high‑powered hybrid solar electric and chemical‑propelled spacecraft designed for unparalleled mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at significantly reduced costs. It provides comprehensive capabilities for maneuvering, hosting, and deploying payloads and infrastructure services across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, interplanetary regions, and near‑Earth asteroids.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you’ll work to generate and communicate structural loads to support the development and integration of space vehicles, mission equipment, and payloads by providing high quality engineering support by developing and anchoring system and component loads. You will collaborate across various engineering disciplines to gather the required inputs necessary to develop loads models. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 5% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Primary and secondary structure loads development for spacecraft and mission payloads
• Communicate with structural or design counterparts to convey loads and environment data or implications on design and analysis
• Share experience and knowledge across programs for capability development and mentoring
• Finite Element Model development and correlation to test data
• Modeling, simulation, and verification of applicable spacecraft and engine ground and flight regimes
• Support configuration development, trade studies, development of load and environments (vibration/shock) requirements and verification
• Ground and flight test dynamic data measurement and interpretation
• Develop and/or maintain loads data book products
• Resource-intensive computing, management of large datasets, reduction, and post-processing of data for engineering applications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• 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 vibroacoustic analysis
• Finite Element Modeling experience
• Experience working with and generating Craig‑Bampton models
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in coordinating small to medium‑sized teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spacecraft & launch vehicle loads experience
• Experience with the following commercial software tools: HYPERMESH, ANSYS, NASTRAN DMAP, ATA’s iMAT (MATLAB Toolbox), PYTHON, FORTRAN, WAVE6, SEA+, LSDYNA, ADAMS
• Experience with time domain, frequency domain, and/or random vibration statistical analysis
• Experience developing custom analysis tools and processes
• Experience with fatigue analysis and development
• Experience with dynamic (modal) testing and correlation of structures
• Experience with instrumentation for ground and flight tests
• Experience with mathematical modeling, simulation, and control algorithms
• Experience with multi‑body dynamic analysis
• Experience with high performance computing, management of large sets of data
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance

Base Pay Range For

CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95

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
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• 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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