Senior Space Vehicle Structural Loads Engineer

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support program

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced loads analyst to support the development and operations of New Glenn. You will generate, communicate, and validate structural loads, using physics-based methods, hand calculations, and advanced tools.

Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is essential to deliver technically excellent results in a dynamic environment. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, FEM proficiency (NASTRAN/MATLAB), and the ability to present data for engineering

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 static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based methods.
• Ability to present data for engineering applications.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Launch vehicle Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) and coordinate across disciplines.
• Document and communicate CLA results for internal, government, and commercial customers.
• Develop/refine Finite Element Models and validate against modal tests.
• Reduce FEM models using Component Modal Synthesis methods (e.g., Craig-Bampton).
• Develop mathematical models and simulations for loads analysis.
• Manage large data sets and post-process data for engineering use.
• Support other loads tasks as required.

Skills

Finite Element Modeling

Loads analysis

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

MATLAB

Python

Fortran

LS-DYNA

HYPERMESH

ANSYS

DMAP

IMAT

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced loads analyst to support the development and operations of New Glenn. You will generate, communicate, and validate structural loads, using physics-based methods, hand calculations, and advanced tools.

Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is essential to deliver technically excellent results in a dynamic environment. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, FEM proficiency (NASTRAN/MATLAB), and the ability to present data for engineering