Senior Structural Design Engineer - TeraWave

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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!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you will be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the design and analysis of spacecraft structures, as well as your ability to deliver safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within the allocated cost and schedule requirements, will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation assistance may be available for this position

• Travel expectations:
  Up to 15% travel may be required for supplier visits, testing activities, and technical reviews

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Design & Development

• Lead development of structural and mechanical subsystems throughout the entire design cycle, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing and qualification

• Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents

• Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware

• Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis

Manufacturing & Production

• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers

• Coordinate and oversee manufacturing and production activities

• Facilitate the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce world class aerospace hardware

Technical Leadership

• Lead design reviews and technical gate reviews

• Mentor junior engineers in structural design principles and best practices

• Develop innovative solutions to complex structural challenges

• Ensure designs meet all requirements for performance, safety, and reliability

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design & development of large aerospace structures

• Knowledge in material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques

• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software

• Comprehension of classical stress analysis methods

• Familiar with application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and variation analysis

• Experience leading a team of engineers

• Proven track-record of managing projects to meet schedule, budget, and technical performance metrics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis

• Proficiency in Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10

• Expertise with analysis codes:
  Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus

• Knowledgeable in metallic and composite design and analysis considerations

• Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware

• Familiarity with systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control

• Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing

• Experienced with fabrication of composite primary structures for aerospace

• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products

• Proven experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production

Compensation Range for:

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, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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