Sr Engineer - Stress Analyst - Lunar Permanence

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!OverviewThis role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.As a key contributor, you will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.This position reports to the Design Section inside of the Lunar Transportation business unit. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you'll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the analysis of spacecraft structures to support delivery of safe, reliable, ready‑to‑install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within the allocated cost and schedule, will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin.ResponsibilitiesAnalysis of load path from conceptual to drawing release and hardware creationAnalysis of primary and secondary spacecraft structuresIntegration of structural analysis with loads and dynamics environmentsFinite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to testsStrength checks and analysis report generationTest and verification plan and report generationSupport configuration development and trade studiesQualificationsMinimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering8+ years of experienceSolid foundation of structural static/dynamic fundamentalsPassion for spacecraft structural/environmental loads development/validationAbility to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics‑based analytical methods (hand calculations, in‑house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or automotive in some of the following areas:External loadsVibro‑acoustic analysisThermal loadsAnalysis using Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, or OptistructDesiredVehicle load path definition and strength analysisAnalysis of metallic and/or composite structures (skin‑stringer, fittings, sandwich panels, etc.)Composite design and analysis skills in any thermoset, thermoplastic, metal matrix, and ceramic matrix compositesManufacturing methods, material selection, testing, characterization & allowables developmentExperience testing materials, joints, components, and vehiclesStructural optimization using standard industry codes (Optistruct, HyperSizer, Nastran Sol 200, Abaqus, Adams)Experience with ProEngineer Wildfire 4 / Creo Parametric or greaterExperience with Human spaceflightExperience with compositesBase PayCO applicants: $133,500.00 – $186,898.95. WA applicants: $145,188.00 – $203,263.20.BenefitsMedical, 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.Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).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.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, 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, and the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr