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Structural Analyst II(Loads & Dynamics) - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin, Merritt Island, Florida, us, 32954

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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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s 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.

We are looking for a Structural Loads Analyst

to 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. If you’re excited by providing near‑term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you’ll be engaged in developing the next generation of Lunar cargo delivery vehicles. Your skill in the analysis of spacecraft structures to support delivery of safe, reliable, ready‑to‑install hardware that meets requirements while doing so within the allocated cost and schedule requirements will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin.

Location Melbourne, FL

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

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)

Acceleration, shock, and vibration measurement and data interpretation of ground and flight tests

Modeling, simulation, and verification of spacecraft launch, in‑space burns, and landing events

Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests

General loads development for spacecraft and related ground systems

Solid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentals

Support configuration development and trade studies

Femap, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency

Rigid and flexible body dynamics

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering

3+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low and/or high frequency structural dynamics and loads, in addition to finite element modeling

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)

Preferred Qualifications

Spacecraft and launch vehicle loads development/validation experience

Nastran superelement experience and coupled loads analysis (CLA) with launch vehicle

Hyperworks, NASTRAN, and Matlab proficiency

LS‑DynA proficiency

Adams proficiency

Wave6 proficiency

SEA proficiency

High frequency environment prediction skills related to spacecraft and launch vehicles

Compensation Range (WA applicants) $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

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%, 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.

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 work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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