Structural Analyst II (Fluid Systems) - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage [Fixed Term]
About The Position
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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Specifically, this role would be supporting the development and introduction of a new upper stage for the New Glenn vehicle. As part of a small, hardworking, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the structural analysis of the fluid systems and components for this stage. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to work collaboratively as an integral part of a world class design, development, and product launch team. Passion for our mission and vision is required! This is a Fixed Term role with an end date of December 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in the structural and dynamic analysis of pressurized components and systems including valves, tubing/piping, pressure vessels
- Experience with ANSYS including structural, dynamic, and thermal analyses
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E and Pro/E Piping module preferred)
- Experience overseeing, reviewing, or approving other analyst's work
- Experience with fatigue analysis
Responsibilities
- Conducting structural and dynamic analysis of valves, tubing, mounts, COPVs, test fixtures, etc.
- Providing technical guidance, oversight, and analysis review/approval for designers and other analysts completing structural analysis
- Review supplier analyses of COTS valves, supporting qualification efforts
- Maintain and report on work tasks, schedule, and technical status
Benefits
- 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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
