Structural Engineer II - Tanks - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a qualified engineer to develop propellant tank structures for the New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage. You will own components from concept to test, build 3D models, and coordinate tests with suppliers, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet schedule and cost targets.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 3+ years experience, strong design and analysis skills, and fluency in Creo/CATIA V5 and FEA tools.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering and 3+ years related experience.
• Passion for building flight hardware and inventing new technology.
• Strong understanding of structural design and analysis principles.
• Strong mechanical design skills using Creo, CATIA V5, or other industry standard software.
• Ability to conduct structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build consensus.
• Ability to relocate to WA, FL, or CO locations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible engineer for launch vehicle propellant tank secondary structures, components, and installations.
• Own hardware through the full life cycle: design, analysis, manufacturing, and test.
• Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies to meet performance and cost targets.
• Build 3D models and drawings using Creo and/or Catia V5; plan, coordinate, conduct tests, review data.
• Create test plans, specifications, and production documentation for flight hardware.
• Provide manufacturing and production support, including travel when needed.
• Work with multi-functional teams on materials, processes, and suppliers.
• Maintain and report activity schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Utilize AI tools to automate tasks, increase design velocity, and repair bugs.

Skills

Structural design principles

Mechanical design

Creo/CATIA V5

Finite element analysis

Communication skills

Relocation to WA/FL/CO

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA V5

ANSYS

Nastran

Optistruct

LS-Dyna

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 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.

Job Description As part of a small, hardworking team of experts, you will be responsible for the development of propellant tanks structures for New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, inventiveness, and dedication to quality to build the road to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible engineer for launch vehicle propellant tank secondary structures, components, and installations.
• Own hardware through the full life cycle: design, analysis, manufacturing, and test.
• Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies to meet performance and cost targets.
• Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents using Creo and/or Catia V5 Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data.
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the production of flight hardware at rate either internally or with suppliers.
• Provide manufacturing and production support, including travel when needed.
• Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Utilize AI tools to automate routine tasks, increase design velocity, and repair bugs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 3+ years related experience
• A passion for building flight hardware and inventing new technology.
• Strong understanding of structural design and analysis principles.
• Strong mechanical design skills using Creo, CATIA V5, or other industry standard software.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct structural analysis using hand-calculation and finite element techniques, using any industry standard software: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to quickly build consensus among stakeholders
• Ability to relocate to WA, FL, or CO locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Design of minimal-mass structure
• Design of composite structures and structural adhesive bonds
• Design of cryogenic structures or propellant tanks.
• Design of baffles, anti-vortex devices, and other propellant management devices.
• Design of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) such as spray on foam insulation (SOFI) or multi-layer insulation (MLI)
• Experience with composite fabrication using automated fiber placement (AFP), Automated tape laying (ATL), or handlayup, including ply by ply designs or NC programming.
• Experience or expertise with fabrication of riveted sheet metal or machined components.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes for production at rate
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control or MRB
• Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5)

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 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.

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 (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 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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 work force. 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. Affluent

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