Structures Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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).
• Familiarity with analysis codes:
  Nastran, ANSYS, Opti Struct, Abaqus, Hyper Mesh, Hyper Sizer.

WA applicants: $ - $

Other site ranges may differ.

We encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace.

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• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires presence at a military installation.
• Other industry-specific checks may apply.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and level, employees may be eligible for bonuses; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change. Check with recruitment for more details.

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