Structures Design Engineer III - Tanks - Lunar Performance

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 121,023 - 169,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Merritt Island is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop primary structures for lunar landers. Applicants should have a B.S. degree in engineering and at least 8 years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar fields. The role includes responsibilities such as creating detailed designs, performing analysis, and providing technical guidance. Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience with aerospace or similar structures.
• Experience on recently developed launch vehicles.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis and hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design and test primary and secondary structures.
• Create detailed part drawings and 3D models.
• Provide manufacturing support and technical guidance.

Skills

Structural design of metallic components and assemblies

Vehicle load path distribution

Material selection and manufacturing techniques

Strong mechanical design skills using 3D CAD

GD&T analysis

Education

B.S. degree in engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

Nastran

ANSYS

HyperMesh

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. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be a part of the Human Landing System (HLS) specifically developing primary structure for the MK2 Crew Lander. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
• Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Provide manufacturing and production support for hardware.
• Provide technical guidance for integration.
• 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, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
• Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data.
• Participate in development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 designing and analyzing large airframe structures.
• Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s ect.)
• Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.

Compensation ranges: CA applicants $121,023.00 - $169,432.20, CO applicants $110,938.00 - $155,312.85, WA applicants $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, 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 time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles requiring additional federal regulations may be subject to further checks.
• Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential.

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights, please see here.

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