Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago
Senior Structural Analyst - New Shepard
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $197K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Senior Structural Analyst will oversee and perform structural analysis for the New Shepard program, focusing on improving vehicle safety, reliability, and performance while coaching and mentoring team members.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
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 varied team
Preferred
Familiarity with composite failure modes and standard test methods (in-plane, interlaminar, shear, fracture, etc.)
Experience with analyzing / dispositioning non-conformances
Experience and understanding of Non-Destructive Evaluation techniques
Knowledge of aerospace and/or launch vehicle structural requirements
Experience with analysis of Mechanical Systems
Experience with analysis of Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems
Loads development experience
Experience with Creo (ProEngineer Wildfire 4 or greater)
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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