Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Structural Analysis Engineer III - Pressurized Composite Structures
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The Structural Analysis Engineer III will be responsible for the detailed structural analysis of Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels and other pressurized composite structures for the New Glenn program, ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of flight-critical hardware through rigorous analysis.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform detailed structural analysis of pressurized composite structures using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to verify integrity for static, dynamic, and thermal loads
Build, maintain, and refine high-fidelity FEA models for complex parts and assemblies
Apply and improve analysis methods to accurately predict the performance, failure modes, and lifing of composite structures
Collaborate with design engineers to guide the development of structurally efficient and manufacturable hardware
Support the development of test plans and perform post-test correlation of analytical models with test data to validate model accuracy and improve methods
Perform classical hand calculations to ground analytical models and provide rapid feedback for design trade studies
Author clear and concise analysis reports and documentation to substantiate design integrity and support hardware certification
Present analysis results and findings at technical peer reviews and program design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the structural analysis of complex mechanical systems
Demonstrated proficiency in performing linear and non-linear analysis using FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran preferred)
Strong foundation in solid mechanics and understanding of classical laminate theory and composite failure criteria
Proven ability to connect analysis to first principles and perform verification calculations
Experience in the analysis of pressure vessels, composite structures, or similar hardware
Familiarity with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
Preferred
Master of Science in a relevant engineering field with a focus on solid mechanics or composite materials
Experience analyzing Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) for aerospace or high-performance applications
Experience with advanced composite analysis techniques such as progressive damage modeling
Proficiency with a programming language (such as Python or MATLAB) to automate analysis workflows and post-process data
Experience correlating structural analysis models with test data
Familiarity with industry standards for pressure vessel analysis and certification (e.g., ASME BPVC Section VIII, AIAA S-080/081)
Experience working in a fast-paced development environment
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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