Structural Analyst Principal - Core Thermal/Fluids Structural Analyst Verified today
About the role
This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will build sustainable infrastructure for crew and cargo transport from Earth to the lunar surface.
As Principal Structural Analyst, you will play a crucial role in the analysis and critical review of pumps, heat exchangers, valves, radiators, cold plates, LADs, helium cryocoolers, mechanical docking and separation systems, and gas storage. You will operate as a Structural Integrity Lead and collaborate with product team leads, project managers, and functional teams to support the development of lunar transportation systems.
Your responsibilities
- Conduct detailed structural analysis of thermal/fluids and mechanical systems and assemblies using both classical methods and finite element method
- Perform static structural, modal, random vibration, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses
- Apply first principles to solve complex structural analysis problems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of analysis outcomes with project goals
- Utilize 3D CAD modeling programs (preferably Creo) and FEA tools to perform analyses as well as closed form solutions
- Ensure compliance with GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5) and environmental testing requirements
- Prepare and present technical reports, design concepts, and analysis results to stakeholders and customers
Required qualifications
- B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
- 15 or more years of experience in structural analysis, with a focus on modal, random vibration, static structural, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis
- Experience as a Structural Integrity Lead, Delegate, or Analysis Lead
- Strong understanding of analysis fundamentals from first principles
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey status, design and analysis concepts, and technical results
- Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling programs (Creo preferred) and FEA tools
- Familiarity with GD&T usage (ASME Y14.5)
- Experience with environmental testing including vibration, shock, and thermal cycle
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with recent versions of Creo, Windchill, ANSYS, ICEPAK, Sherlock, Abaqus, Matlab, and Altair Hyperworks
- Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
- Knowledge of aerospace industry standard analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks', Shigley, Steinberg, Engelmeier, etc.)
- Experience with environmental testing standards such as SMC-S-016, DO-160, and/or MIL-STD-810 (random vibration, shock, thermal cycle, TVAC, EMI/RFI, etc.)
Compensation
Base pay range varies by location:
- CA applicants: $169,624.00 to $237,473.25
- CO applicants: $160,618.00 to $224,864.85
- WA applicants: $169,624.00 to $237,473.25
- Other site ranges may differ
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 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 all regular employees (20 hours/week or more)
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Bonuses may apply based on role type and job level
Employment eligibility
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.
A standard background check is required for all positions.