Engineer - GSE & Tooling Stress Analyst III - Fixed Term Verified today
About the role
This is a fixed-term position supporting the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed to be fully reusable and human-capable. You will work with a multi-disciplined engineering team performing structural analysis on ground support equipment for the New Glenn Component Test team.
You will create free body diagrams, perform hand calculations, create FEA/FEM analyses, and release your analysis in Windchill PDM.
Responsibilities
- Perform strength assessments using classical analysis techniques and finite element analysis (FEA) for tooling and ground support equipment (GSE)
- Document and review stress analyses to facilitate the release of engineering drawings and related documentation
- Mentor tooling designers on best practices in stress, stability, and fracture analysis
- Provide technical guidance on design concepts, including risk, cost, and performance trade-offs
- Support cross-functional teams with input for design development, analysis, and trade studies
- Lead conceptual and detailed analysis of tooling and equipment for manufacture and assembly of structural components, mechanical/actuated systems, and hydraulic and fluid systems
- Serve as the technical point of contact and responsible party for vendor-developed tooling projects
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, with 5-8 years of experience analyzing ground support equipment (GSE) or tooling in the automotive, aerospace, or similar industry
- Experience creating and validating finite element models (FEMs) using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran
- Proven experience of FEA using 1D, 2D, and 3D elements with models containing weldments, machined parts, and weldments
- Proficiency in generating free-body diagrams to calculate internal loads and reaction forces, and in simplifying and idealizing structural problems of varying complexity
- Extensive experience analyzing steel and aluminum tooling, including machining fixtures and weldments using hand calculations
- Proficiency in performing bolted joint hand calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.)
- Proficiency in performing welded joint hand calculations (required size, length, effective throat, direct and resultant stress, and failure modes)
- Proficiency in performing modal analysis on vibration fixture design
- Demonstrated ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Familiarity with applicable structural codes (AISC-360, ASME B30 and 31, ASME BTH-1, etc.)
- 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
Preferred qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Proficiency with Creo and/or Siemens NX software
- Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Compensation
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $81,313.00 to $113,837.85. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Bonuses may be available based on role type and job level (not guaranteed)
Employment requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Additional background checks may be required depending on job profile and military installation access.