Engineer – Structural/Mechanical L4

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking engineers to design, analyze, develop and test primary and secondary structures for spaceflight hardware, including composites and metallic assemblies. You will build 3D models, create interface control documents, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure flawless hardware integration throughout the full product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on involvement from concept through launch, with rigorous attention to safety, quality and cost targets, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering.
• Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in structural design and sizing.
• Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to earn trust and work within an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
• Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Provide technical guidance for integration and liaison engineering support.
• Coach, mentor and assist junior engineers.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts.
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for flight hardware development.
• Work with vertically-integrated teams responsible for materials and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Structural design

3D CAD

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5+

Windchill 10

Nastran

ANSYS

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Hypersizer

Job description

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. 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 commitment 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. As part of a small hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for design, analysis, development and testing of secondary structures for MK2 (Artemis 3 and 4). In this role, you will take ownership of designs from concept through launch, perform initial sizing and detailed analysis, and work directly with our manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
• Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Provide technical guidance for integration and general Liaison Engineering support.
• Coach, mentor and technically assist junior engineers.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts.
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware.
• Work with vertically-integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
• Plan and conduct tests, and review data.
• Maintaining and reporting on activity schedule, budget and technical status.
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas: Structural design of metallic components and assemblies Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
• Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.
• Desired: Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
• Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic operating environment.
• Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
• Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures.
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark's ect.).
• Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.
• Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20.
• Other site ranges may differ.

Culture 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. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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