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!

Lunar Permanence: This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists and engineers, you will be responsible for the structural integrity of the Fuel Cell system. You will also support designing, building, and testing a Fuel Cell system. Additionally, you will generate analysis products and providing sign off on engineering documents.

You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership, 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 15% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Verifies structural integrity using analytical methods and finite element model (FEM) simulations
• Communicate analysis results to customers to inform design decisions and ensure requirement compliance
• Analyzes test results to verify that requirements are met
• Collaborates with design engineers to ensure sound design principles are applied for structural integrity
• Provide sign off for engineering drawings, analysis reports, and related documents

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject areas
• Minimum 2 years of relevant Structural analysis experience in Aerospace, Automotive, or other relevant industry
• A strong understanding of, and ability to apply, engineering fundamentals
• Experience performing static and fatigue analysis using both classical and FEM methodology
• Ability to interrogate stresses and forces in FEM and determine root cause and course of action to reduce if necessary
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while demonstrating personal leadership, strong technical competence, and attention to detail
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject areas
• Experience with Simcenter Femap, NASTRAN or other similar finite element modeling software
• Experience developing data processing tools/templates using MATLAB, Python, or VBA
• Procedural understanding of the random vibration (RV) analysis process from inputs to outputs
• Ability to generate detailed breakout models with bias towards RV stress recovery
• Experience supporting testing and correlating models with test data
• Understanding of Aerospace standard practices, methods, and procedures
• Familiarity with aerospace system design requirements such as thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, acoustics, electrical grounding/bonding

Compensation range for on-site CO applicants is $82,335-$109,780

Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $89,820-$119,760

Compensation range for on-site CA applicants is $89,820-$119,760

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants 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.

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