New Glenn Program, Hot Structures Senior Analyst

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!Engineering and Program Management: This role is part of Enterprise Program Management (EPM), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EPM allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.New Glenn: 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.As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be a part of the analysis efforts for unique Thermal Protection System (TPS) and hot structures components. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects. First primarily focused on analysis, but also including significant contributions in design, testing and flight operations. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.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!Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:All aspects of structural analysis: thermal, structural and acoustic analysis (transient and static)Configuration development and trade studiesDeveloping novel and efficient approaches to challenging analysis problemsDriving key aspects of material allowables testingDetailed understanding of failure modes and design drivers for hot structuresCreating detailed analysis reports to support production drawing releases.Supporting test development, performing post-test analysisCollaborate with multiple disciplinary groups to meet requirements.As a senior engineer, you will also coach, mentor, and technically assist other members of the team.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of a B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in engineering and 10+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, or automotive.Experience with hot structure analysis and sizing on recently developed vehiclesExperience analyzing hot structures, both metallic and composite.Proficiency with one or more of the following finite element software packages: Ansys, NASTRAN, Optistruct, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Hyperworks, including thermal solutionsDetailed understanding of failure modes and analysis methods for hot structuresExperience trading options including Nickel alloys, Carbon/Carbon, refractory metals, and thermal protection materialsAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionMust 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:Knowledge of material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniquesMS Degree in engineering with 10+ years of proved track record with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structuresHigh temperature structural testing experienceExperience or familiarity with aerothermal and vibroacoustic analysisDemonstrated experience with bonded and bolted joint design, mechanics, and relevant analysis techniques.Demonstrated experience with structural layout, analysis, testing, and qualification methodsCompensation Range for WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80. 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 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 workforce. 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.

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