Senior MKDynamics and Vibroacoustics Analyst

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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products.

To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. Join the Crew Lander Structures team, where your work will be key to shaping the future of lunar exploration. Work directly with NASA and top partners from our national team, as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.

You'll take on the exciting role of load dynamics and analysis for structures and lunar systems, equipping us to get back to the moon and support a lasting human presence beyond Earth.

We are hiring for someone who can apply their structural expertise, team and leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• General Loads and dynamic environment development for spacecraft and related ground systems
• Developing, solving, executing, and validating common loads and vibration analysis approaches such as finite element analysis, multi-body multifaceted analysis, acoustic boundary element models, and statistical energy analysis
• Forcing function development
• Modeling, simulation, and verification of all segments of spacecraft operations, including launch, on‑orbit, docking, and landing events
• Shock and vibration environment predictions and qualification test support
• Support configuration development and trade studies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering.
• 5+ years experience in forecasting and authenticating structural dynamics and loads for flight vehicles.
• Proficient in the creation, manipulation, and implementation of finite element models.
• Strong theoretical foundation in static and dynamic structural analysis.
• Demonstrated passion for the development of flight vehicle structures.
• Practical experience in specifying loads and dynamic environments for design applications.
• Proficient in addressing static and dynamic structural challenges using analytical methodologies, including hand calculations, proprietary tools, and third‑party commercial software.
• Experience with software such as Nastran, Wave6, Matlab, and Femap, Hyperworks, or equivalent FEM pre‑post software.
• Skilled in generating Matlab or Python scripts for engineering applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in vibroacoustic analysis methods (FE, BEM, SEA) with commercial tools such as Wave6 (preferred) or VA‑ONE
• Experience in developing and integrating reduced order (e.g., Craig‑Bampton) finite element models.
• Proficiency in conducting transient simulations with reduced order finite element models.
• Proficiency in Nastran, Matlab, and Femap or Hyperworks
• Proficiency with LS‑DYNA or Adams software.
• Proven track record in innovative analysis techniques.
• In‑depth experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, or aerospace systems.
• Expertise in predicting high‑frequency vibration or acoustic environments and forecasting environments related to spacecraft and launch vehicles, including work with liquid rocket engines.

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $ - $
CO applicants is $ - $
WA applicants is $ - $
Other site ranges may differ

• 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.
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