Fluids Tubing Structural Analyst - Lunar Permanence
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!
This 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.This individual will use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. 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 key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.
- Analysis from concept to drawing release of fluid system hardware.
- Finite Element Model development, refinement, validation, and correlation to tests.
- Strength checks and analysis report generation.
- Test and verification plan and report generation.
- Support configuration development and trade studies.
- Process and tool development.
- Minimum of B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering.
- 10+ years structural analysis experience in aerospace, Nuclear, or Process piping structural analysis.
- Passion for structural analysis of spacecraft.
- Ability to solve a variety of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based analytical methods, such as hand calcs, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools.
- Experience with any of the following FEM software (Nastran, Optistruct, ANSYS)
- Experience with Cryogenic systems
- Experience with piping stress and flexibility analysis
- Experience with bellows analysis
- Experience with bolted flange analysis
- Experience with weld analysis
- Experience with manufacturing methods, material selection, testing and characterizing of tubing.
- Experience with any of the following piping analysis software (Autopipe, Ceasar, or CAEPIPE)
- Experience with any of the following programing languages (VBA, Python)
- Experience with Reengineering Wildfire 4 / CREO Parametric of greater
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20Don’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 an 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.
Compensation Range for
CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
Other site ranges may differ
Culture 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 an 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.
- How much does the Fluids Tubing Structural Analyst - Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $145K–$203K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Fluids Tubing Structural Analyst - Lunar Permanence role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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