Principal Structural Analyst New Shepard

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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!

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 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 a Principal Analyst you will also coach mentor and technically guide 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 candidates who are willing to relocate to Kent but applicants for Blue Origins other on-site locations will 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 calculations 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
• Generating test and verification plans and reports
• Providing technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
• Supporting cross organizational teams with input for production activities and configuration development
• Analysis oversight and mentorship of designers and 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
• Ability to generate innovative solutions and understand the balance between engineering judgment and analysis rigor and when each is appropriate
• Understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions bolted connections contact verification methods etc.)
• Mesh generation (ex: mid-surfacing) and understanding of element types
• Demonstrated expertise with one or more of the following analysis codes: Hyperworks OptiStruct Ansys Nastran Abaqus LS-Dyna
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal structures
• Strong experience with classical and aerospace analysis methods (Bruhn Niu Roark Blodgett Marks 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.)
• Ability 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 Human spaceflight
• Experience with analyzing / dispositioning formal 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)
• Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design analysis and testing

Compensation Range for:

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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys 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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