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Blue Origin · 5 hours ago

Structural Analyst III - New Glenn

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$121K/yr - $169K/yr

4+ years exp

Blue Origin is working on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Structural Analyst III role involves supporting the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle by conducting structural analysis of launch vehicle hardware and collaborating with design engineers.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Finite element analysis as well as strength checks using classical hand calculation

Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for critical components

Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structural designs for weight, strength, and manufacturability

Documentation of structural analysis to support the release of engineering drawings/documents

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

Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status

Providing input for configuration development and trade studies as needed

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisClassical Strength AnalysisFEM Modeling TechniquesProcess AutomationFatigue/Fracture UnderstandingFree-Body DiagramsClassical Aerospace SizingNonlinear Finite Element AnalysisBolted Joint CalculationsAnalytical SkillsTechnical DocumentationCollaboration Skills

Required

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 4+ years of professional experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures

Experience with classical strength analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigley, etc.)

Experience with one or more finite element modeling (FEM) packages (ABAQUS strongly desired, or HyperWorks)

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

Proven process automation experience using scripting languages (MATLAB, Python, etc.)

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

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

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training

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