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 help design and develop rocket engines and propulsion systems that meet Blue Origin’s launch vehicle program requirements for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the structural analysis work of a rocket engine program.

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:

• Develop Component Finite Element Models (FEM) based on interaction with Design and Engines System analysis teams.
• Perform classic hand calculations and FEM Simulations of rocket engine hardware including, but not limited to, interconnects, brackets, ducts, manifolds, and so on.
• Use various structural analysis methods to support test and root cause investigations.
• Communicate analysis results to the team.
• Document analysis findings in reports for review and release.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Internship, academic project, or research experience with direct responsibilities doing structural analysis on hardware for aerospace, mechanical or related industries.
• Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials).
• Ability to work effectively in teams.
• Ability to communicate analysis results effectively.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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:

• Knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical. 
• Knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (Python/MATLAB/etc)