Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Stress Analyst - Lunar Permanence role at Blue Origin .
Application close: 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 building reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.
You will use your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.
Responsibilities
- Analysis of load path from conceptual to drawing release and hardware creation
- Analysis of primary and secondary spacecraft structures
- Integration of structural analysis with loads and dynamics environments
- Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests
- Strength checks and analysis report generation
- Test and verification plan and report generation
- Support configuration development and trade studies
Qualifications
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering
- 10+ years of solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals
- Passion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validation
- Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
- Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or automotive in some of the following areas: External loads, Vibro-acoustic analysis, Thermal loads, Analysis using Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, or Optistruct
Desired
- Vehicle load path definition and strength analysis
- Analysis of metallic and/or composite structures (skin-stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc)
- Composite design and analysis skills in any thermoset, thermoplastic, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites
- Manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, characterization & allowables development
- Experience testing materials, joints, components and vehicles
- Structural optimization using standard industry codes (Optistruct, HyperSizer, Nastran Sol 200, Abaqus, Adams)
- Experience with ProEngineer Wildfire 4 / Creo Parametric or greater
- Experience with Human spaceflight
- Experience with composites
Compensation
CA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25; WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25
Other site ranges
May differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a GVW/GVWR of 10,001 lbs or more, may be subject to additional FMCSA regulations including Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, and Drug/Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only)
Benefits
- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program
- Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and company results
- Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, fostering a workplace that supports trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and terms of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws. For more information, see Know Your Rights.
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Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing