Structural Analyst Prin - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the role
This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers. You will work directly with NASA and National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program, developing the lunar transportation system to return humans to the Moon.
What you will do
- Perform analysis from concept to drawing release of fluid and pressurized systems for lunar spacecraft
- Develop, refine, validate, and correlate closed-form and finite element analyses to test data
- Execute strength checks and generate analysis reports
- Generate test and verification plans and reports
- Support configuration development and trade studies
- Develop processes and tools
Required qualifications
- B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering, or physics
- 12 or more years of structural analysis experience in aerospace, energy, or transportation
- Ability to solve static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods: hand calculations, in-house tools, and commercial analytical tools
- Experience with FEM software (ANSYS Workbench or NASTRAN preferred)
Desired qualifications
- Structural analysis of pressurized systems such as piping, ducts, lines, valves, bellows, brackets, and supports
- Experience with cryogenic systems or components under extreme temperatures and environments
- Experience with bolted and welded joints
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, material selection, and testing
- Piping analysis software: Autopipe, CAESAR, or CAEPIPE
- Programming languages: VBA or Python
- CREO Parametric
- Industry experience in aerospace, liquid propulsion systems, oil and gas, energy, or transportation
- Knowledge of industry codes and standards: AIAA, ASME, NASA
Compensation and benefits
Base pay range by location:
- California: $169,624 to $237,473
- Colorado: $160,618 to $224,865
- Washington: $169,624 to $237,473
- Other locations may differ
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, education support, stock options for regular employees, and up to 4 weeks paid time off plus 14 company-paid holidays.
Employment requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident with current Green Card, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background check required for all positions. Additional checks may apply depending on role requirements.