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Blue Origin LLC SLD Sr DaDT Structural Analyst - Lunar Permanence in Seattle, Washington
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. This position reports to theDesignSection inside of the Lunar Transportation business unit.As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team ofdesign engineers,you'll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin.Your skill in the analysis ofspacecraft structuresto supportdelivery of safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements,whiledoing sowithin theallocatedcost and schedule requirements,will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin. Responsibilities: Analysis of load path from conceptual to drawing release and hardware creation Analysis of primary and secondary spacecraft structures Integration of structural analysis with loads and dynamics environments Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests Strength checks and analysis report generation Test and verification plan and report generation Support configuration development and trade studies Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. Degree in mechanical,aerospaceor civil engineering 8+ years of experience in Structural static/dynamic fundamentals Previous experience in Durability and Dynamics Tolerance on human rate vehicles 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) Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or automotive in some of the following areas: External loads Vibro-acoustic analysis Thermal loads Analysis using Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, orOptistruct Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 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. Desired: Vehicle load path definition and strength analysis Analysis of metallic and/or composite structures (skin-stringer, fittings, sandwich panels,etc) Composite design and analysis skills in any thermoset, thermoplastic, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites Manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, characterization &allowablesdevelopment Experience testing materials, joints,componentsand vehicles Structural optimization using standard industry codes (Optistruct,HyperSizer, Nastran Sol 200,Abaqus, Adams) Experience withProEngineerWildfire 4 / Creo Parametric or greater Experience with Human spaceflight Experience with composites Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Inclusivity Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this rol