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Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago

Structural Analysis Engineer II - New Glenn Upper Stage (Fixed Term)

Space Coast, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$96K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. The Structural Analysis Engineer II will support the development and operations of the New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, focusing on structural analysis and developing analysis processes.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Complete hand calculation 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

Understanding of repair methods and analytical practices for both composite and metallic structure

Collaborate closely with designers, providing technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)

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 standard processes

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

Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities

Prepare technical content and present to internal customers

Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies

Qualification

Structural analysisFEM analysisNastranAnsysComposite structuresMetallic structuresProcess automationTechnical communicationWillingness to travelTeam collaborationSelf-motivatedInterpersonal skills

Required

Minimum of a B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in engineering and 2+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, or automotive

Proven expertise with one or more of the following analysis codes, particularly with reading and manipulating input files: Nastran, Hyperworks, Optistruct, Ansys

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

Strong fundamental understanding of structural load paths

Strong skills with free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation

Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn, Niu, Roark)

Analysis of composite and/or metallic flight structures (sandwich panels, skin-stringer, fittings, isogrid, joints, or similar)

Familiarity with typical failure modes and standard test methods for both composite and metallic structures (e.g., shear tear-out, net section failure, torsion buckling, interlaminar shear, etc)

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

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

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

Able to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams

Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, take ownership, and drive projects to completion

Collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel occasionally when needed