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Blue Origin LLC Structural Loads Engineer II - Engines in Seattle, Washington

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will provide technical expertise and analytical solutions to support the development of rocket engines and other propulsion systems. You will need proficiency in finite element analysis, structural dynamics analysis, forcing function development/implementation/validation, and general loads creation. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Propulsion system loads analysis development and execution, including cross-discipline interactions to ensure proper analysis inputs/assumptions and to ensure generation of desired outputs Development and documentation of loads results for internal, government, and commercial customers Finite Element Model development/refinement, validation, and correlation to modal tests Finite Element Model reduction using Component Modal Synthesis methods (e.g., Craig-Bampton) General loads development for propulsion systems Other low and high frequency loads tasks as required Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering Passion for propulsion system structural loads 2+ years of experience in the prediction/validation of low frequency (Finite Element Modeling experience NASTRAN and MATLAB proficiency 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) 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: Experience solving a variety of complex structural static/dynamic problems using a combination of analysis and hands-on laboratory testing Rocket engine, spacecraft, or launch vehicle loads experience Experience with the following commercial software tools: HYPERMESH, ANSYS, NASTRAN DMAP, ATA's iMAT (MATLAB Toolbox), PYTHON, FORTRAN Experience with time domain, frequency domain, and random vibration statistical analysis Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $89,820-$125,748 Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $89,820-$125,748 Other site ranges may differ Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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. Benefits Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life i

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