Blue Origin · 16 hours ago
Structural Analyst II, Fluid Systems - New Glenn Upper Stage & PA
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$99K/yr - $139K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Structural Analyst II role focuses on performing and coordinating structural analysis on the Payload Accommodation Fluid Systems of the New Glenn launch vehicle, ensuring safety and efficiency in human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complete hand calculation 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
Understanding of repair methods and analytical practices for both composite and metallic structure
Collaborate closely with designers, providing technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
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 standard processes
Improving enterprise analysis capabilities such as crafting process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation
Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities
Prepare technical content and present to internal customers
Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
3+ years of experience in the structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components and systems including valves, tubing/piping, pressure vessels
Experience with FEA analysis tools (ANSYS preferred) including structural, dynamic, and thermal analyses
Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo / Solidworks / NX)
Understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods)
Strong fundamental understanding of structural load paths
Knowledge of manufacturing methods, material selection and component testing
Familiarity with typical failure modes and standard test methods for both composite and metallic structures (e.g., shear tear-out, net section failure, torsion buckling, interlaminar shear, etc)
Ability to use structural hand-calcs to make quick effective decisions
Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, take ownership, and drive projects to completion
Preferred
Experience with the analysis of components involving welding
Experience with cryogenic systems
Experience in the design of fluids components (valves, bellows, COPV's, tubing)
Experience in hardware defect resolution
Experience with Creo and Windchill
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
Recent News
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