Sr Structural Analyst - New Glenn

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced structural analyst to lead the full hardware lifecycle for New Glenn's second stage and payload accommodations. You will perform FEM and hand calculations, document stress analyses, and guide design through verification, test, and flight operations in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 8+ years in aerospace structures, experience with load paths, and expertise in composite/metallic design and

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with 8+ years in aerospace structures.
• Experience with vehicle load paths and strength sizing.
• Knowledge of composite and metallic design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead full hardware lifecycle from requirements to integration on a launch vehicle.
• Perform FEM/hand calc analyses and report margins of safety.
• Document stress analysis and support release of drawings/documents.
• Collaborate with teams across design, manufacturing and mission integration.

Skills

Spacecraft structures

FEM analysis

CAD software

Analytical skills

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

HyperMesh

LS-DYNA

Creo/Windchill

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a small, hardworking, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will lead the analysis, development, testing, and qualification of structural subsystems for New Glenn’s second stage and payload accommodations. This is a hands‑on position that involves all aspects of structural analysis throughout design, assembly, testing, and flight operations. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight. 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

• Take leadership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration
• Analysis lead of primary and secondary metallic and composite unpressurized structures
• Complete hand calc and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for primary and secondary aerospace structures
• Documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings / documents
• Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies providing technical guidance (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
• Build system and detail level models supporting structural design
• Take ownership of structural test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and authoring of test reports
• Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers
• Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration
• Improving enterprise analysis capabilities such as creating process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation
• Coach, mentor and technically assist junior engineers and analysts

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
• Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas: Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing
• Skin-stringer, orthogrid, isogrid, and composite sandwich panel design
• Experience working in a multi‑functional organization to develop designs and produce world‑class engineered products
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
• Demonstrated expertise with any industry standard analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, Hypermesh
• Experience in using and working on LS‑DyNA
• Experience in bolted joint design and analysis
• Structural design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred) and FEA tools
• Ability to take ownership of the hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative attitude and effective interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated with a strong desire to learn, take ownership, and drive projects to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Dynamic separation systems and interface design
• Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware
• Experience with fabrication using automated fiber placement (AFP) and tape laying (ATL)
• Experience or expertise with fabrication of large‑scale out‑of‑autoclave composite structures
• Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
• Experience with Optimization and Design of Experiments (DOE) methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing

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

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 Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s *Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future.

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.

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Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20