Structures Design Engineering - Advanced Development Programs

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Merritt Island
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.We are looking for people of all skill levelsto use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you're excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!These opportunities report to theDesignSection inside of the Advanced Development Programs business unit.As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team ofdesign engineers,you'll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin.Yourskillin the design and analysis ofspacecraftstructures,as well as your ability todeliver safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements,whiledoing sowithin theallocatedcost and schedule requirements,will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin.Responsibilities:

• Participate in the entire design cycle of structural and mechanical subsystems, 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.
• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers.
• Provide manufacturing and production support.
• Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
• Work with cross-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware.Qualifications
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 5 years experiencewith automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Desired:
    • Design of metallic and composite structures for hypersonic vehicle or spacecraft, including thermal protection systems
    • Ability to apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
    • Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software, Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
    • Design of metallic and composite structures for hypersonic vehicle or spacecraft, including thermal protection systems.
    • Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques for rapid development of prototype and flight hardware.
    • Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
    • Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5),analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS,Optistruct, LS/Dyna, AbaqusDon't meet every single requirement? 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
      Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $99,495-$145,926Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $108,540-$159,192Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $108,540-$159,192Other site ranges may differExport Control RegulationsApplicants 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here.Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.BenefitsEmployee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidaysDiscretionary bonus programs

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