Blue Origin · 20 hours ago
Structural Analyst III - Thermal / Fluids Core Components - Lunar Permanence
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
6+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking an experienced Structural Analyst to contribute to the Lunar Permanence business unit, focusing on the development and integration of Core Thermal / Fluids technology for lunar landers and related products.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and manage structural analyses, reports, and qual test plans of flight hardware
Collaborate with multidisciplinary groups across programs and earn the trust of others
Evaluate and refine designs to ensure performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness
Conduct static and dynamic finite element analysis to determine stress, deformation, and fatigue characteristics
Evaluate and recommend materials and manufacturing processes for structural components
Support the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification of new flight hardware
Participate in anomaly resolution and failure investigation efforts
Review and approve designs, changes, and risk assessments/mitigations
Lead technical presentations and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
A minimum of 6 years of experience in analysis and design
Proficient knowledge of finite element analysis, structural dynamics, thermal environments, and problem solving skills
Strong technical knowledge of complex vehicle packaging systems, including pressure vessels, thermal isolation, vibration isolation, and structural supports required to sustain environmental loads
Experience in specifying launch or space vehicle testing requirements of low/high cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, and vibration response tests
Experience developing Maximum Predicted Environments (MPEs) for space vehicle components
Experience with component sensitivity analysis to random vibration and shock environments
Experience managing technical reporting, requirements, verifications, and certification documents
Experience leading complex aerospace development programs through the complete lifecycle from initial design and requirements definition to successful flight operations and mission completion
Proficient in simulation tools (such as ANSYS or NASTRAN) and CAD software (such as CREO, NX, Catia)
Experience setting technical direction for complex systems, including conducting trade studies and system optimization analyses to evaluate low, medium, and high-performance technical architecture options
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Preferred
Masters or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field
Successfully designed, analyzed, qualified, and launched space vehicle hardware (including valves, turbomachinery, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels)
Knowledge and familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics
Experience with industry and regulatory requirements such as NASA-STD-5020, ANSI/AIAA S-080A-2018, JSC 65829, SMC-S-016
Experience in executing launch or space vehicle testing, including low/high cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, and vibration response tests
Experience interpreting and applying SMC-S-016 vibration environments to large system models
Experience with analyzing pneumatic/cryogenic pressure systems - including fluid fittings, flexible elements, welded tubing, weight critical pressure vessels, and separation critical fastened joints
Experience in resolving anomalies, conducting root cause analyses, presenting/dispositioning high value mission critical engineering significant non-conformances
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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