Senior Structural Analyst

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight  

This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a hardworking team, you will oversee and perform structural analysis for various structures and systems on the Crew Capsule, part of the New Shepard reusable launch vehicle. You will take ownership of the structural analysis and verification activities for vehicle design changes to improve vehicle safety, reliability, performance, and reduce operational cost. You will also support the disposition and repair development for manufacturing non-conformance and service damage. As an Analyst, you will coach, mentor, and technically assist other team members.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Our best team members are flexible in constantly evolving environments, thorough, detail oriented and passionate. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required

The New Shepard team is headquartered in Kent, WA and hiring preference will be given to folks who are willing to relocate to Kent, but applicants for our other on-site locations will absolutely be considered.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 5% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Detailed hand calc and FEM analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures

• Documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings / documents

• Deep understanding of repair methods and analytical practices for both composite and metallic structure

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

• Maintain and report on technical status

• 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 best practices

• Improving enterprise analysis capabilities such as creating process automation tools for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience within the fields of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures

• Free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation

• Bolted joint calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.)

• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following analysis codes, particularly with reading and manipulating input files: Optistruct ANSYS

• Demonstrated expertise is use of Altair Hyperworks products

• Understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc.)

• Mesh generation (ex: mid-surfacing) and understanding of element types

• Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures

• Strong experience with classical and aerospace analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Blodgett, Mark's Shigley, etc.)

• Analysis of composite and/or metallic structures (sandwich panels, skin-stringer, fittings, etc.)

• Analysis of stability critical structures (local buckling phenomenon, global buckling, crippling)

• Experience with development and/or qualification testing (test requirements, setup/configuration, test predictions, test conduct/monitoring, etc.)

• Able to effectively communicate and collaborate across a varied team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with composite failure modes and standard test methods (in-plane, interlaminar, shear, fracture, etc.)

• Experience with analyzing / dispositioning non-conformances

• Experience and understanding of Non-Destructive Evaluation techniques

• Knowledge of aerospace and/or launch vehicle structural requirements

• Experience with analysis of Mechanical Systems

• Experience with analysis of Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems

• Loads development experience

• Experience with Creo (ProEngineer Wildfire 4 or greater)

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include:  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%, and an 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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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