Structural Production Support and Sustaining Engineer III

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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 passionate and accomplished team of experts you will own the design analysis development testing and qualification of structural subsystems for New Glenns second stage and payload accommodations to support design manufacturing and operations. You will lead manufacturability and efficiency initiatives vehicle modifications and impact analyses and provide day-to-day manufacturing floor support for your scope. You will generate concise and accurate design documentation perform peer reviews and provide technical guidance to early-career engineers. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.

As we transition from the initial design release and qualification testing of flight hardware to the production and operational phase you will be responsible for supporting production ongoing testing and mission operations for your hardware.

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

Special notes:

Relocation may be provided

Travel expected up to 15%

Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Serve as a key contributor for structural design and configuration of pressurized and unpressurized launch vehicle structures including complex interfaces and mission-unique accommodations.

Lead detailed design efforts: develop and maintain 3D models drawings assemblies installations and interface control documents; ensure compliance with requirements and standards.

Plan and perform structural sizing using hand calculations and FEA; coordinate with analysis specialists as needed.

Drive resolution of hardware discrepancies including timely disposition of manufacturing nonconformances support to MRB and participation in failure investigations.

Support development of structural test plans specifications and procedures for development qualification and acceptance tests; participate in test readiness reviews.

Lead or co-lead subsystem test planning execution support data reduction and analysis; translate results into actionable design updates.

Coordinate across design manufacturing test launch site operations and mission integration to ensure hardware is producible testable and operationally robust.

Apply and review GD&T and drawing standards (ASME Y14.5 Y14.100 Y14.41) to ensure clear manufacturable definition.

Perform and document access studies loss-of-clearance analyses and configuration studies to support new missions and late-arising changes.

Identify prioritize and implement improvements for operational efficiency reliability growth and cost reduction.

Provide informal mentorship and technical guidance to level 12 engineers on methods tools and best practices.

Communicate technical status risks and recommendations to peers and technical leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree in engineering and typically 58 years of related experience with aircraft spacecraft or launch vehicle structures (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Significant experience with structural design of metallic aerospace hardware fluid systems and/or structural composites and exposure to full lifecycle (requirements design analysis build test integration).

Hands-on experience with hardware in production or test environments (e.g. shop floor integration or field operations).

Strong structural design skills using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred) hand calculations and FEA tools.

Deep understanding of metallic design fundamentals structural load paths and bolted joint design/analysis.

Proficiency with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41.

Demonstrated ability to drive tasks to completion manage priorities and resolve issues in cross-functional settings.

Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience presenting technical work and influencing decisions within a project team.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated impact in design for manufacturability cost reduction build time optimization and design-for-reuse.

Experience with hot and cryogenic structures and associated materials and analysis methods.

Experience with rapid development and test-and-learn approaches for structural hardware.

Proficiency with one or more industry-standard analysis tools: Ansys Nastran Optistruct LS-Dyna Hypermesh Hypersizer NASGRO Abaqus.

Strong familiarity with buckling fatigue and fracture mechanics failure modes and mitigation strategies.

Experience with fabrication and integration of large-scale metallic aerospace structures.

Experience with systems engineering practices configuration management and quality processes in regulated environments.

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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Applicants 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

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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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