Aerospace Structural Design Engineer II - Launch Vehicles

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Education Support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, Florida seeks an experienced structural engineer to own the design, analysis, and testing of primary and secondary structures for the New Glenn second stage. You will develop sizing, run FE analyses, create 3D models and drawings, and work with manufacturing to integrate hardware.

The role demands an MS or BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 3+ years in aerospace structures, and proficiency with Creo, Windchill, and PLM, plus strong communication.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in structural design and analysis of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Proficient in Creo, Windchill, PLM, and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering may be preferred.
• Experience with cryogenic environments and full product lifecycle is a plus.
• Familiarity with Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures
• Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
• Provide manufacturing and production support
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
• Work with cross-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings

Skills

Structural design

Finite element analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

MS Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

PLM

MS Office

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, Florida seeks an experienced structural engineer to own the design, analysis, and testing of primary and secondary structures for the New Glenn second stage. You will develop sizing, run FE analyses, create 3D models and drawings, and work with manufacturing to integrate hardware.

The role demands an MS or BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 3+ years in aerospace structures, and proficiency with Creo, Windchill, and PLM, plus strong communication.