Structural Analyst II(Loads & Dynamics) - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 99,201 - 138,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Structural Loads Analyst to join its team in Florida. The successful candidate will work on developing spacecraft load validation and structural dynamics solutions. This role will involve using physics-based methods to solve complex problems and will require a B.S. degree in a relevant engineering field.

The candidate should have over three years of experience in structural dynamics along with proficiency in tools like NASTRAN and Matlab. This position comes with competitive compensation and a range of benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structural dynamics and loads prediction and validation.
• Solid understanding of structural statics/dynamics fundamentals.
• Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental load development.

Responsibilities

• Solve static and dynamic structural problems using analytical methods.
• Conduct acceleration and shock measurement of tests.
• Model and simulate spacecraft launch and landing events.

Skills

Physics-based analytical methods

Acceleration and vibration measurement

Finite Element Modeling

Matlab proficiency

Femap

Education

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

Tools

NASTRAN

Hyperworks

LS-Dyna

Adams

Job description

Structural Loads Analyst

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.

Responsibilities

• Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics‑based analytical methods (hand calculations, in‑house tools, and third‑party commercial analytical tools)
• Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation of ground and flight tests
• Modeling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, in‑space burns, and landing events
• Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests
• General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems
• Solid foundation of structural statics/dynamics fundamentals
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Femap, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency
• Rigid and flexible body dynamics

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
• 3+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low and/or high frequency structural dynamics and loads, in addition to finite element modeling
• Solid foundation of structural statics/dynamics 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 third‑party commercial analytical tools)

Preferred Qualifications

• Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads development/validation experience
• NASTRAN superelement experience and coupled loads analysis (CLA) with launch vehicle
• Hyperworks, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency
• LS‑Dyna proficiency
• Adams proficiency
• Wave6 proficiency
• SEA proficiency
• High frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles

Compensation

WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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 workforce. 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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