Structural Analyst III – Fluids & Propulsion – Crew Lunar Lander

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 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.

We are looking for a Propulsion & Fluids Structural Analyst to support development and testing of the main engines and supporting hardware on the MK2 Crew Lander. This is a vehicle-centric position which includes the complete life cycle of the integrated propulsion system including development testing. To be successful in this role, you should be proficient in performing detailed structural analysis for space vehicle structures or propulsion systems. You will work with a motivated, high-performing Propulsion & Fluids team to ensure structural integrity of both ground (test) and flight hardware development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including preliminary design through flight operations.

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 MK2 Crewed Lunar Lander that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), generate FEMs
• Performing strength checks using classical hand calculations
• Conducting Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) for critical components
• Making predictions, implementing test campaigns, and creating reports in support of hardware qualifications
• Collaborating with design engineers to optimize designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability
• Documentation and review of structural analyses to support the release of engineering drawings/documents
• Providing input for configuration development and trade studies as needed
• Mentoring and analysis checks for designers and junior structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis and standard processes.
• Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve structural analysis processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience performing structural analysis on aircraft, spacecraft or launch vehicle structures
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle load path and stress analysis of metallic and/or composite structures (pressure vessels, skin-stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc.)
• Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc.)
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures
• Experience with at least one of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct, NASGRO
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with partners
• Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing structural analysis of liquid or gaseous propulsion tubing/systems
• Experience supporting planning and execution of system or vehicle-level testing
• Demonstrated experience with fluid systems and geometry optimization methods.
• Demonstrated experience with metallic structural layout, analysis, testing, and qualification methods.
• Experience writing detailed design and analysis reports
• Experience analyzing/dispositioning non-conformances
• Experience with Creo

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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

• 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

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