Senior Loads & Dynamics Engineer - Blue Ring

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!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

This role is within the In-Space Systems Structures & Mechanisms Integrated Product Team, supporting Blue Ring, a high-powered hybrid solar electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft designed for unparalleled mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at significantly reduced costs. It provides comprehensive capabilities for maneuvering, hosting, and deploying payloads and infrastructure services across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, interplanetary regions, and near-Earth asteroids.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you’ll work to generate and communicate structural loads to support the development and integration of space vehicles, mission equipment, and payloads by providing high quality engineering support by developing and anchoring system and component loads. You will collaborate across various engineering disciplines to gather the required inputs necessary to develop loads models. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided

Travel expected up to 5% of the time

Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Primary and secondary structure loads development for spacecraft and mission payloads

Communicate with structural or design counterparts to convey loads and environment data or implications on design and analysis

Share experience and knowledge across programs for capability development and mentoring

Finite Element Model development and correlation to test data

Modeling, simulation, and verification of applicable spacecraft and engine ground and flight regimes

Support configuration development, trade studies, development of load and environments (vibration/shock) requirements and verification

Ground and flight test dynamic data measurement and interpretation

Develop and/or maintain loads data book products

Resource-intensive computing, management of large datasets, reduction, and post-processing of data for engineering applications

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering

8+ years of relevant engineering experience

Ability 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 vibroacoustic analysis

Finite Element Modeling experience

Experience working with and generating Craig-Bampton models

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in coordinating small to medium-sized teams

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:

Spacecraft & launch vehicle loads experience

Experience with the following commercial software tools: HYPERMESH, ANSYS, NASTRAN DMAP, ATA’s iMAT (MATLAB Toolbox), PYTHON, FORTRAN, WAVE6, SEA+, LSDYNA, ADAMS

Experience with time domain, frequency domain, and/or random vibration statistical analysis

Experience developing custom analysis tools and processes

Experience with fatigue analysis and development

Experience with dynamic (modal) testing and correlation of structures

Experience with instrumentation for ground and flight tests

Experience with mathematical modeling, simulation, and control algorithms

Experience with multi-body dynamic analysis

Experience with high performance computing, management of large sets of data

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 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.

Export Control Regulations

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

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.