Engineer – Ground Support Equipment & Tooling Stress Analyst 2

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

We are a dynamic team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers, you will work with a variety of multi-disciplined engineers to perform 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.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Please note: This is a 12-month fixed term role with potential of extension up to 2 years.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform strength assessments utilizing both 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 the 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 (minimum), with 2+ 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 & 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 & 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

• 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

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

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.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, 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 Opportunity

Blue 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 their 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, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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