Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris Systems Engineer II – Lunar Permanence

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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 perform as a specialist Systems Engineer (SE) in the field of micrometeoroids and orbital debris (MMOD). The MMOD SE plays a critical role in defining and maturing shielding for Blue Origins lunar landers through their design and verification life cycle. Your focus will be on MMOD analysis hyper-velocity ballistic test development and flight hardware definition. The Structures subsystem is a hardware-delivery-focused subsystem and the SE is expected to have relevant testing and hardware experience. Additionally with Blue Origins vision to enable crew exploration of the Moon subsystem safety assessment is paramount and will be a key aspect of the SE role given its systemic reach and implication.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop finite element models and probabilistic risk assessments using commercial and NASA analysis codes.
• Lead studies balancing integrated system considerations and MMOD risk. Identify technical solutions to integrated problems and generate analysis reports with technical justification.
• Develop requirements and flow technical specifications to components.
• Define hypervelocity impact test campaigns including specifying test parameters coordinating with suppliers hardware specification and build oversight and test data analysis.
• Embody promote and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in spaceflight hardware design integration analysis and testing.
• Experience with systems engineering.
• Working knowledge of MMOD principles including environment characterization shielding design concepts and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills including technical documentation presentation and test plan development.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or another technical field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a rapid prototyping manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of hypervelocity impact test principles and methods.
• Knowledge of MMOD probabilistic analyses and model definition including familiarity with ballistic limit equations.
• Proficiency in MMOD analysis and simulation tools (Bumper 3 ORDEM MEM DAS LS-DYNA CTH etc.).
• Experience with CAD and FEA meshing tools (CREO SolidWorks NX HyperMesh FEMAP etc.).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python MATLAB etc.).
• Experience with crewed spaceflight systems.
• Direct professional experience developing MMOD shielding solutions conducting risk assessments or performing hypervelocity impact testing.
• Masters degree in engineering or another technical field.

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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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