Blue Origin · 5 hours ago
Structural Analyst Engineer III
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
7+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Satellite Structural Analyst Engineer III will lead structural analysis efforts for the TeraWave satellite constellation, ensuring the integrity and performance of a groundbreaking satellite communications network.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead structural analysis efforts for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite constellation, a groundbreaking 5,400+ satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps
Perform comprehensive structural analysis on primary and secondary satellite structures using classical hand calculations and advanced finite element analysis (FEA) techniques
Develop and validate detailed finite element models of satellite components, subsystems, and full spacecraft to satisfy launch and on-orbit requirements
Define structural load cases and establish design criteria for the TeraWave satellite structures
Analyze and verify structural designs for launch and on-orbit environments, including thermal, vibration, and shock
Analyze complex components and assemblies for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue loads
Evaluate structural margins of safety for critical components and verify structural integrity through analysis and testing
Support development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to establish structural requirements and environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, systems engineering, and manufacturing to optimize structural designs that meet stiffness, strength, and performance requirements
Support design reviews and present analysis results to internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain structural analysis documentation in compliance with Blue Origin's engineering standards
Identify constraints and recommend mitigation strategies for structural design challenges
Support qualification and acceptance testing of structural components and systems
Develop and execute structural test plans for component and system qualification and acceptance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in structural analysis for aerospace applications
Demonstrated expertise in finite element analysis using industry-standard software (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus)
Proficiency in analyzing composite and metallic aerospace structures
Experience with spacecraft structural design and analysis, including understanding of launch vehicle environments
Strong knowledge of structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and modal testing
Ability to develop and validate finite element models for complex structural systems
Experience with structural optimization techniques and mass reduction strategies
Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in satellite structural analysis
Experience with optical or communications satellite structural design
Knowledge of spacecraft thermal-structural analysis and thermal distortion effects
Experience with multi-orbit satellite constellation design considerations
Familiarity with space environment effects on structural materials
Experience with structural testing and correlation of test data with analytical models
Knowledge of industry standards and practices for spacecraft structural design (NASA, AIAA, etc.)
Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams
Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages for automation of analysis tasks
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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