Space Propulsion Structural Analyst II: FEA & Pressurized Systems

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines is seeking an experienced structural analyst to support BE-4 rocket engine development. You will perform detailed hand calculations and FEA on aerospace structures and pressurized systems, and collaborate across disciplines to drive design improvements and cost efficiency.

You will author analysis reports and assist test plan development to verify requirements, while creating tools to improve analysis accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structural analysis using commercial FEA tools and hand-calcs.
• Experience with structural analysis of pressurized components, secondary/ancillary hardware, fluid lines/ducts, and/or similar high-performance hardware.
• Solid understanding of structural analysis/mechanics and fatigue.
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications.
• Ability to communicate analysis results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed hand calcs and FEA of aerospace structures and pressurized systems for new designs, design improvements, and for non-conforming hardware
• Effectively and constructively collaborate with team members from various fields and backgrounds, providing inputs for design development activities and trade studies
• Authoring structural analysis reports to support release of engineering drawings and documents
• Supporting test plan development to verify requirements and generate material and structural data necessary to establish confidence in design solutions
• Create and update analysis tools to improve efficiency and/or accuracy of analysis

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Hand calculations

Fatigue analysis

Materials knowledge

Technical communication

Job description

Blue Origin Engines is seeking an experienced structural analyst to support BE-4 rocket engine development. You will perform detailed hand calculations and FEA on aerospace structures and pressurized systems, and collaborate across disciplines to drive design improvements and cost efficiency.

You will author analysis reports and assist test plan development to verify requirements, while creating tools to improve analysis accuracy and efficiency.