Structural Design Engineer III - New Glenn

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Structural Design Engineer III to contribute to the New Glenn program. This role is pivotal in the design, analysis, and testing of structures that support safe human spaceflight. You will collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring hardware integration and contributing to innovative aerospace solutions. If you are passionate about space exploration and have the technical expertise to drive impactful designs, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to making space accessible for everyone and be part of a mission that aims to benefit Earth through space innovation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Discretionary Bonus

Education Support Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with structures in automotive, aircraft, or spacecraft.
• Experience with structural design of metallic components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze primary and secondary structures for New Glenn.
• Create 3D models, detail drawings, and provide manufacturing support.

Skills

Structural Design

3D CAD Software

Finite Element Analysis

Mechanical Design

Material Selection

GD&T Analysis

Education

B.S. degree in engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

Windchill

Nastran

ANSYS

Optistruct

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Hypersizer

Job description

Structural Design Engineer III - New Glenn

Structural Design Engineer III - New Glenn

Apply locations Seattle, WA Space Coast, FL time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R51185

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

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 diverse engineers, you will be responsible for design, analysis, development and testing of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn second stage. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of New Glenn. 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.

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:

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece 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 your 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 the development of flight hardware.
• Work with vertically-integrated teams that are 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 the 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.
• 5+ 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).
• 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:

• 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 etc.).
• Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

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 (DIBDS) 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 with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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 (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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.

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