Structural Analyst II - New Glenn Payload Accommodations

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

We are a diverse team of collaborators doers and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small hardworking passionate diverse and accomplished team of experts you will be responsible for structural analysis support for high rate builds of New Glenns composite payload fairing payload adapter and all associated structures.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Complete hand calc and FEM analysis to report margins of safety for primary and secondary aerospace structures
• Documentation of stress analysis to support nonconformance resolution design upgrades and design analysis cycles (loads modeling assumptions etc)
• Provide guidance on repair methods and analytical practices for both composite and metallic structure
• Support designers with stress/stability/failure analysis and best practices
• Improve enterprise analysis capabilities such as creating process automation tools for model creation strength checks and analysis report generation
• Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design manufacturing and mission integration
• Support cross organizational teams with input for production activities and configuration development
• Must be onsite daily and available to support production shifts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in engineering and 3 years of experience with aircraft spacecraft launch vehicle structures or automotive
• Understanding of FEM techniques (boundary conditions & constraints bolted connections contact verification methods etc.)
• Basic proficiency with one or more of the following analysis codes particularly with reading and manipulating input files: Optistruct (preferred) Nastran Ansys Abaqus LS-Dyna
• Basic proficiency with Altair Hyperworks products
• Knowledge of aerospace and/or launch vehicle structural requirements
• Free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation
• Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn Niu Roark)
• Experience with analyzing / dispositioning non-conformances
• Analysis of composite and/or metallic structures (sandwich panels skin-stringer fittings etc.)
• Familiarity with composite failure modes and standard test methods (in-plane interlaminar shear fracture etc.)
• Experience and understanding of Non-Destructive Evaluation techniques
• Analysis of stability critical structures (local buckling phenomenon global buckling crippling)
• Mesh generation (ex: mid-surfacing) and understanding of element types
• Bolted joint calculations (bolt preload joint stiffness shear-tension interaction insert pull-out etc.)
• Able to effectively communicate and collaborate across a diverse team
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with development and/or qualification testing (test requirements setup/configuration test predictions test conduct/monitoring etc.)
• Demonstrated process automation experience using scripting languages (Matlab Python VBA Fortran etc.)
• Composite design and analysis skills in any thermoset thermoplastic metal matrix or ceramic matrix composites
• Experience with Creo (ProEngineer Wildfire 4 or greater)
• Experience with CATIA V5

Compensation Range for:

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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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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