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Blue Origin LLC Turbomachinery Structural Analysis Engineer III - Lunar Permanence 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 Lunar Transportation 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. We are a diverse 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 dedication 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. We are looking for an experienced turbomachinery structural analyst for our Lunar Lander for NASA's Artemis mission. Work will include the complete life cycle of from requirements definition, analysis, design, development, assembly, verification, and operation on the moon! We will be designing and building clean sheet advanced liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen pumps. This position encompasses performing structural analysis using FEA and classical methods on turbomachinery components such as impellers, housings, bearings, and shafts. You will conduct fatigue and fracture calculations and write detailed structural analysis reports. Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. Qualifications: B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area 5+ years of experience in turbomachinery structural analysis Experience performing FEA utilizing non-linear modeling techniques to include non-linear material and contact methods in ANSYS Experience performing modal analysis and frequency prediction. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly collaborate with external parties including government and commercial entities 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 Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel Desired: M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area Experience with cryogenic applications Experience in all phases of turbomachinery life cycle in flight vehicle applications Experience in engineering analysis/support for disposition of Non-Conformance (NC) related to turbomachinery components Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00;CO applicants is $102,382.50-$143,335.50;WA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00 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