Blueorigin

Blueorigin

Analyst - Structural II

Greater Seattle Area · Mid

Work authorization required$99k-$139kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
  • Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
  • Join our Luxembourg team where your expertise directly contributes to humanity's greatest adventure, while maintaining the work-life harmony that makes great engineering possible.

Responsibilities

  • Create Finite Element Models, analysis packages, and interface control documents
  • Provide technical guidance for integration and general Liaison Engineering support.
  • Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
  • 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.
  • We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
  • Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where safety and technical excellence drive every decision as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight from the heart of Europe.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil engineering
  • Ability to generate free-body diagrams to calculate internal loads and reaction forces, and help simplify and idealize structural problems of varying complexity
  • Strong experience with classical and aerospace analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Blodgett, Mark's Shigley, etc.)
  • Familiarity with typical structural requirements, criteria, and failure modes from one or more related fields, e.g., aerospace, civil, marine, automotive
  • Experience with finite element modeling and use of all element types (beams, plates, solids, etc.).
  • Proven ability to model large or complex assembly structures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following finite element software packages: NASTRAN, Optistruct/Hyperworks, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna
  • General knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, typical defects and repairs
  • Familiarity with vibration analysis
  • Experience with national Consensus standards such as AISC 360 or ASME BTH-1
  • Experience with finite element modeling and use of all element types (beams, plates, solids, etc.). Proven ability to model large or complex assembly structures. Able to perform model verification and validation, and trouble-shoot model crashes.
  • Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
  • Desired:
  • Analysis process automation and/or scripting (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)
  • Engineer in Training
  • Base Pay Range for:

Compensation

  • WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Benefits

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • 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.
  • Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
  • At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
  • Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
  • Our best team members are flexible in constantly evolving environments, thorough, detail oriented and passionate.
  • Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Company info

  • We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.
  • As part of this team, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing structural analysis applied across the New Glenn vehicle.
  • We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Equal 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Export Control Regulations

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