Senior Loads & Dynamics Engineer - Blue Ring

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 145,188 - 203,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Reston, Virginia is seeking an experienced Engineer to support the In-Space Systems team. The role involves generating structural loads for spacecraft and mission payloads, contributing significantly to the safety of human spaceflight.

With a strong background in engineering and a passion for aerospace technology, the successful candidate will work closely with specialists and engineers in a collaborative environment focused on innovative solutions. The position offers benefits including relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package.

We encourage applicants who meet the majority of these qualifications to apply, even if not all required experience is met.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to communicate with structural or design counterparts.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary and secondary structure loads for spacecraft.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Conduct dynamic data measurement and interpretation.

Skills

Static and dynamic structural problem solving

Vibroacoustic analysis

Finite Element Modeling

Technical communication

Leadership and teamwork

Physics-based analytical methods

Education

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

Tools

HYPERMESH

ANSYS

NASTRAN DMAP

MATLAB

PYTHON

FORTRAN

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!

The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit.

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.

Role Overview

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

• 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: CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20; 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 (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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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