Senior Structural Design Engineer

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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!

We are looking for applicants with 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 youre excited by providing near-term value solving novel problems learning about interesting topics and completing challenging activities please apply!

As part of a small hardworking passionate and accomplished team of experts you will be responsible for the design analysis development testing and qualification of structural subsystems for specific advanced concept vehicles. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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 include:

• Lead a design team through frequent hardware design cycles and advise them on technical design analysis qualification testing manufacturing and integration activities
• Foster open communication and present to all levels of leadership within the organization
• Drive solutions forward and advise the team on problem resolution
• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development design analysis testing qualification and integration onto a launch vehicle
• Design analyze develop and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures
• Perform research develop concepts and run trade studies
• Build 3D models detail part drawings assemblies installations and interface control documents
• Build test plans specifications and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
• Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing production and integration activities
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Take ownership of test planning execution data reduction analysis and authoring of test reports
• Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials manufacturing processes and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware
• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
• Plan coordinate conduct tests and review test data
• Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling
• Maintain and report on activity schedule budget and technical status
• Coach mentor and technically assist other engineers
• Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings
• Work with spacecraft customers in a technical capacity
• Own spacecraft structural integration cycles
• Drive hardware discrepancies to resolution
• Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers
• Complete hand calc and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for primary and secondary aerospace structures
• Perform access studies loss of clearance analyses vehicle clocking studies and develop solutions to mission unique requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design manufacturing and mission integration

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 10 years of experience with spacecraft launch vehicle or aircraft structures
• Experience on recently developed spacecraft launch vehicles or aircraft vehicles in one or more of the following areas: a) Vehicle load path distribution and first order strength assessment and sizing b) Integrating separation systems c) Material selection compatibility and manufacturing techniques
• Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products
• Understanding of core DFX principles influencing structural development with close integration with Manufacturing and Operations teams.
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
• Experience with full Model Based Definition (MBD) engineering release processes with exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5)
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41
• Structural design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred) hand calculations and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools
• Ability to take ownership of the hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development design analysis testing qualification and integration onto a launch vehicle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dynamic separation systems and interface design
• Experience with rapid development techniques for integrated hardware while leveraging DFX philosophies and tenants.
• Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices fabrication and integration processes and quality control

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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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