Structural Analyst II New Glenn Stage 2 & PA

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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!

This role supports the development of the 2nd Generation of New Glenn a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit geostationary transfer orbit cislunar and beyond. This position will be directly involved in the design of the next progression of New Glenn Payload Accommodations hardware including payload fairings and adapters.

As part of a small hardworking team of engineers you will be responsible for design analysis development and testing of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn Payload Accommodations this role you will take ownership of designs from concept through launch perform initial sizing design analysis development testing and qualification of structural subsystems and work directly with our manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform dynamic analysis of launch vehicle and spacecraft separation events including loss of clearance SRS response load generation and Montecarlo analysis.
• Create detailed high-fidelity transient models of high energy separation mechanisms.
• Work with mechanical engineers to perform trade studies on separation system architectures.
• Develop component level requirements for separation mechanisms derived from analysis.
• Perform structural analysis of metallic and composite flight hardware during dynamic events.
• Assist in test planning screening tests qualification performing data reduction and analysis.
• Write margin of safety summaries qualification reports and other supporting documentation.
• Create databooks to document system level requirements and capture component level performance.
• Present and clearly communicate analysis findings in design reviews and reports.
• Maintain schedules and report on technical status.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience on innovative projects such as recent aircraft launch vehicles automotive vehicles or defense systems in one or more of the following areas:

• Spacecraft or launch vehicle separation.
• Vehicle or flight dynamics.
• Structural and/or thermal transient analysis.
• Impact or crash analysis.
• Pyrotechnic or ordnance modeling.
• Bird strike and blade containment analysis.

Familiarity with any industry standard analysis codes: LS-DYNA (preferred) Abaqus Explicit Ansys Nastran Optistruct HyperMesh HyperSizer.

Ability to trade materials and strong understanding of metallic structural analysis.

Ability to interpret 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Collaborative mindset and effective interpersonal skills.

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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.

• 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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