Fracture Mechanics Analyst III - Honeybee Robotics

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!  

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Motion Control is seeking a Fracture Mechanics Analyst III to join our Analysis Team. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing structural and fracture analyses for space electro-mechanical systems using various analytical methods. You'll work closely with design teams to provide support from concept development to product implementation. 

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation assistance provided

Responsibilities:

• Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculations as needed, to provide technical substantiation for design decisions. 
• Calculate crack growth life and critical crack size using NASGRO 
• Develop a fracture control plan based on NASA-STD-5019 
• Provide NDE recommendations and assist in note preparation for drawings to satisfy the fracture control plan

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering or related subject area.
• 5+ years of experience performing structural analysis.
• Comprehensive understanding of elasticity, plasticity, and failure mechanisms in engineering materials and structures.
• In-depth knowledge of crack growth models and various crack growth scenarios.
• Proficiency in structural statics, including stress, strain, modulus, and the development of bending, shear, and axial forces.
• Strong grasp of low cycle fatigue (LCF) and fatigue and fracture mechanics theory and applications.
• NASGRO Mechanics and Fatigue crack growth software. 
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software – ANSYS and/or NASTRAN.
• Experience working with metallic materials.
• Ability to write technical reports and present results to a multi-disciplined team. 
• 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  

• Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience performing structural analysis.

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20;CO applicants is $107,707.00-$150,789.45;WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any ti