Senior Space Vehicle Loads Engineer

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced loads analysis engineer to support the development and operation of space launch vehicles, focusing on Coupled Loads Analysis, finite element modeling, and data-driven validation. The role emphasizes ownership of complex problems in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

The candidate will work with engineers to generate models, perform hand calculations, and apply simulation and analysis tools (NASTRAN, MATLAB, HYPERMESH, ANSYS), delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Passion for aerospace vehicle structural loads and related analysis.
• Finite Element Modeling experience.
• NASTRAN and MATLAB proficiency.
• Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods.
• Ability to process and present data for engineering applications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Launch vehicle Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) development and execution with cross-discipline inputs.
• Documentation and communication of CLA and loads results for customers.
• Finite Element Model development/refinement, validation, and correlation to modal tests.
• Finite Element Model reduction using Component Modal Synthesis methods (e.g., Craig-Bampton).
• General loads development for launch vehicles and related ground systems.
• Development of mathematical models and simulations for loads analysis.
• Managing large datasets and post-processing for engineering applications.
• Other low and high frequency structural loads tasks as required.

Skills

FE Modeling

NASTRAN

MATLAB

Python

Data Analysis

Dynamic Analysis

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

HYPERMESH

ANSYS

DMAP

IMAT

FORTRAN

LS-DYNA

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced loads analysis engineer to support the development and operation of space launch vehicles, focusing on Coupled Loads Analysis, finite element modeling, and data-driven validation. The role emphasizes ownership of complex problems in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

The candidate will work with engineers to generate models, perform hand calculations, and apply simulation and analysis tools (NASTRAN, MATLAB, HYPERMESH, ANSYS), delivering high-quality