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BLUE ORIGIN · 1 day ago

Experienced Senior Structural Analyst

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$136K/yr - $191K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Detailed hand calc and FEM analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures

Documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings / documents

Deep understanding of repair methods and analytical practices for both composite and metallic structure

Providing technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)

Maintain and report on technical status

Supporting cross organizational teams with input for production activities and configuration development

Analysis checks for designers and junior structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis and best practices

Improving enterprise analysis capabilities such as creating process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation

Qualification

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Structural analysisFEM analysisAerospace structures experienceOptistructANSYSAltair HyperworksFEM modeling techniquesClassical analysis methodsComposite analysisStability critical structures analysisFree-body diagramsBolted joint calculationsRepair methods understandingMesh generationEngineering materials knowledgeDevelopment testing experienceComposite failure modes knowledgeNon-Destructive Evaluation techniquesMechanical Systems analysisHydraulic/Pneumatic Systems analysisLoads development experienceCreo experienceCollaboration skillsRelationship building

Required

Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or related field.

10+ years of experience within the fields of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures

Free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation

Bolted joint calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.)

Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following analysis codes, particularly with reading and manipulating input files: Optistruct ANSYS

Demonstrated expertise is use of Altair Hyperworks products

Understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc.)

Mesh generation (ex: mid-surfacing) and understanding of element types

Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures

Strong experience with classical and aerospace analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Blodgett, Mark’s Shigley, etc.)

Analysis of composite and/or metallic structures (sandwich panels, skin-stringer, fittings, etc.)

Analysis of stability critical structures (local buckling phenomenon, global buckling, crippling)

Experience with development and/or qualification testing (test requirements, setup/configuration, test predictions, test conduct/monitoring, etc.)

Able to effectively communicate and collaborate across a diverse team

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum