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Blue Origin · 3 weeks ago

Structural Analyst II - New Glenn Upper Stage & PA (Fixed Term)

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$96K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Structural Analyst II role involves the analysis, development, testing, and qualification of structural subsystems for New Glenn’s second stage and payload accommodations, impacting the history of space exploration.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration

Analyze and test primary and secondary metallic and composite unpressurized structures

Complete hand calc 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

Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies providing technical guidance (risk vs. cost vs. performance)

Build system and detail level models supporting structural design

Take ownership of structural test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and authoring of test reports

Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers

Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration

Qualification

Structural analysisFEM analysisAnsysComposite designBolted joint designTechnical communicationCollaboration skillsDesire to learnSelf-motivatedInterpersonal skills

Required

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 3+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures

Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products

Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals

Demonstrated expertise industry standard analysis codes such as Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, and Hypermesh

Experience in bolted joint design and analysis

Ability to take ownership of the hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative attitude and effective interpersonal skills

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