Structural Design Engineer III - Glenn

Position: Structural Design Engineer III - New Glenn
Location: California

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.

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.

Join our dedicated team of engineers, where you will contribute to the design, analysis, development, and qualification of the fluid system for the New Glenn rocket. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of detailed mechanical design, requirements, layouts, analysis, component selection, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, and test definition.

This role will specifically support our stage integration engineering team, ensuring seamless assembly and integration of the rocket stages to meet our rigorous performance and safety standards.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
** Responsibilities:
*** Primary responsibility:
Full design engineering ownership of metallic structural and associated thermal protection system components.
* Provide build support Engineering through the disposition of non-conformances, identification of process improvements, and updates to engineering definition.
* Identify, develop and implement opportunities for New Glenn upgrades and improvements.
* Create and modify drawings, specifications, and other documentation.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
* 4+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
* Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques.
* Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
* Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
* Take ownership of work and operate under minimal direction.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** 6+ years of experience in the areas of thermal protection system development, testing, and data analysis
* Familiarity with silicone adhesive and bonding processes.
* Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.
* Thermal Protection System Design experience
* Experience with Creo (Pro/E), Windchill 10, and Ansys
* Experience with aerospace hardware design ownership.
** Culture Statement
**** 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:
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