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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!
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 Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
We are actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Structural Analyst to play a pivotal role in our ambitious Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program, focused on pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. As part of a small, passionate, mission driven, and accomplished team of experts, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, qualify, and integrate ZBO’s cryocooler technology onto launch vehicles and/or payloads. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience designing, analyzing, qualifying, and launching flight hardware. Additionally, the candidate should be technically ambitious, have grit, and a proven track record of developing processes for new technology. This position is based in Kent, WA.
Responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and manage structural analyses, reports, and qual test plans of flight hardware
Lead and mentor junior engineers and insist on the highest standards
Collaborate with multidisciplinary across programs and earn the trust of others
Evaluate and refine designs to ensure performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness
Conduct static and dynamic finite element analysis to determine stress, deformation, and fatigue characteristics
Evaluate and recommend materials and manufacturing processes for structural components
Support the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification of new flight hardware
Participate in anomaly resolution and failure investigation efforts
Review and approve designs, changes, and risk assessments/mitigations
Lead technical presentations and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of experience in analysis and design
Expert knowledge of finite element analysis, structural dynamics, thermal loading, and problem solving skills
Strong technical knowledge of complex vehicle packaging systems, including pressure vessels, thermal isolation, and structural supports required to sustain environmental loads
Experience in specifying launch or space vehicle testing requirements of low/high cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, and vibration response tests
Experience managing requirements, verifications, and certification documents
Experience with composite and metallic materials
Proficient in simulation tools (such as ANSYS or NASTRAN) and CAD software (such as CREO, NX, Catia)
Experience with industry and regulatory requirements such as NASA-STD-5020, ANSI/AIAA S-080A-2018, JSC 65829
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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:
Masters or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field
Successfully designed, analyzed, qualified, and launched space vehicle hardware (including valves, turbomachinery, and pressure vessels)
Knowledge and familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics
Experience in executing launch or space vehicle testing, including low/high cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, shock, and vibration response tests
Experience with analyzing pneumatic/cryogenic pressure systems – including fluid fittings, flexible elements, welded tubing, weight critical pressure vessels, and separation critical fastened joints
Experience in resolving anomalies, conducting investigations, presenting/dispositioning high value mission critical engineering significant non-conformances
Experience chairing at decision making meetings
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 role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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