Spacecraft Structural Loads Analyst: Dynamics & FEM

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,201 - 138,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is looking for a Structural Loads Analyst in Seattle, WA. The role involves analyzing spacecraft structures to support safe human spaceflight, ensuring reliable hardware meets requirements while adhering to cost and schedule constraints.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, and have experience in structural dynamics and finite element modeling. A passion for spacecraft loads development is essential. Excellent benefits and a commitment to inclusion are part of the company culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in prediction/validation of structural dynamics and loads.
• Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals.
• Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems.

Responsibilities

• Solve static and dynamic structural problems using analytical methods.
• Model spacecraft launch and landing events.
• Interpret measurement data from flight tests.

Skills

Physics-based analytical methods

Finite Element Model development

Femap

NASTRAN

Matlab

Education

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

Tools

Hyperworks

LS-Dyna

Adams

Wave6

SEA

Job description

Blue Origin is looking for a Structural Loads Analyst in Seattle, WA. The role involves analyzing spacecraft structures to support safe human spaceflight, ensuring reliable hardware meets requirements while adhering to cost and schedule constraints.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, and have experience in structural dynamics and finite element modeling. A passion for spacecraft loads development is essential. Excellent benefits and a commitment to inclusion are part of the company culture.