Structural Designer - Lunar Permanence

Responsibilities

• Design and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
• Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts.
• Work with vertically integrated teams responsible for materials and manufacturing processes to produce world‑class aerospace hardware.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• 1+ 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 develop 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) and Windchill 10.
• Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures.
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s equations).
• Familiarity with analysis codes:
  Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, Hyper Mesh, Hypersizer.

WA applicants: $81,313.00 – $.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week).
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four 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 bonuses and other discretionary rewards.

• All positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Certain profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires occupation at a military installation.
• Drivers of commercial motor vehicles: requirements for vehicle weight or hazardous material transport, compliance with federal regulations, medical certification, road test, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, and vehicle inspection.
• Drivers of certain profiles: ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential.

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