Structural Analyst II - Engines

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

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 is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a passionate team, you will perform analysis to support the development of the BE-4 rocket engine using classical methods and Finite Element Modeling (FEM). You will be an integral part of the Engine Assembly and Structures Product Team as we drive design, manufacturing, mass, and cost improvements across the engine system while supporting rate production. Some hardware you could be responsible for analyzing include: High and low pressure ducts, pressurized lines, gimbals, secondary/ancillary structures and brackets, flexible elements, and bolted joints.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be able to balance multiple technical issues. We value team members committed to continuous learning and who foster a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

Minimum 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.