Structural Design Engineer III New Glenn

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

As part of a hardworking team of specialists technicians and engineers you will provide a wide range of expertise and serve as a technical conscience for structural and mechanical systems of the New Glenn reusable launch vehicle. You will participate in the entire design cycle including system architecture requirements derivation conceptual and detailed design system performance modeling structural analysis manufacturing and integration support development testing and qualification. Additionally you will identify and implement design changes to improve system reliability and reduce operational cost participate in verification audits of existing components and subsystems and participate in component and subsystem level testing including planning execution data reduction and analysis. Finally you will coach mentor and technically assist other specialists and team members.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering scope to close including planning detailed design engineering release procurement and test.
• Ownership of the entire design cycle of components including conceptual and detailed design trade studies structural analysis build development testing and qualification.
• Develop release and maintain a full CAD and drawing engineering definition package.
• Support procurement activities to support vehicle build schedules.
• Support integrated test objectives data review and reporting.
• Perform or facilitate emergent analysis for non-conformances.
• Participate in subsystem level testing including planning execution data reduction and analysis.
• Work with multi-functional teams across multiple work sites that include design analysis materials processes structures fluids systems procurement and manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5 years of structural analysis and design experience of aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas:
• Structural and Mechanical design of metallic components and assemblies
• Vehicle load path distribution and first order strength assessment and sizing
• Material selection compatibility and manufacturing techniques
• Strong design and integration skills using 3D CAD programs such as NX CATIA SolidWorks Creo Pro/E etc.
• Proficiency in structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
• Ability to learn grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Experience with full product lifecycle of design test and production
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency with Creo Windchill and Ansys
• Use of common aerospace structural materials and surface treatments
• Experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition
• Experience with root cause analysis
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn Niu Roarks etc.)
• Familiarity with buckling fatigue and/or fracture failure modes
• Experience designing for manufacturability and value engineering

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) 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 benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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