Sr Engineer - Stress Analyst - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to analyze load paths, primary and secondary spacecraft structures, and integrate analyses with loads and dynamics to support the Lunar Transportation program.

You will develop FE models, perform strength checks, generate test plans, and work with NASA partners to deliver safe, reliable hardware within cost and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in structural analysis.
• Strong foundation in static/dynamic structural fundamentals.
• Experience with spacecraft/aircraft loads and environments.
• Proficiency with FEA tools (Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct).

Responsibilities

• Analyze load paths from concept to drawing release.
• Analyze primary and secondary spacecraft structures.
• Integrate structural analysis with loads and dynamics.
• Develop, refine, and correlate Finite Element Models to tests.
• Prepare strength checks and analysis reports.
• Create test and verification plans and reports.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.

Skills

FEA

Structural analysis

Nastran/Ansys/Abaqus/LS-Dyna

Optistruct

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. This individual will use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. This position reports to the Design Section inside of the Lunar Transportation business unit. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you’ll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the analysis of spacecraft structures to support delivery of safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within theallocatedcost and schedule requirements, will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Analysis of load path from conceptual to drawing release and hardware creation
• Analysis of primary and secondary spacecraft structures
• Integration of structural analysis with loads and dynamics environments
• Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests
• Strength checks and analysis report generation
• Test and verification plan and report generation
• Support configuration development and trade studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
• 8+ years of experience
• Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
• Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validation
• 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 aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or automotive in some of the following areas: External loads ,Vibro-acoustic analysis Thermal loads
• Analysis using Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, or Optistruct
• Desired: Vehicle load path definition and strength analysis
• Analysis of metallic and/or composite structures (skin-stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc)
• Composite design and analysis skills in any thermoset, thermoplastic, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites
• Manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, characterization & allowables development
• Experience testing materials, joints, components and vehicles
• Structural optimization using standard industry codes (Optistruct, HyperSizer, Nastran Sol 200, Abaqus, Adams)
• Experience with ProEngineer Wildfire 4 / Creo Parametric or greater
• Experience with Human spaceflight
• Experience with composites

Base Pay Range

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 (i.e. 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

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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

• 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.

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.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.