Blue Origin
Structural Design Engineer II - New Glenn Stage 2 & PA
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Structural Design Engineer II - New Glenn Stage 2 & PA
Base pay range: $96,310.00/yr - $134,833.66/yr
Application Close Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
As part of a small hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for design, analysis, development and testing of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn Payload Accommodations structure. In this role, you will take ownership of designs from concept through launch, perform initial sizing, design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of structural subsystems, and work directly with our manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration.
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
Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
Provide manufacturing and production support for your hardware
Provide technical guidance for integration
Support configuration development and trade studies
Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts
Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
Work with vertically-integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware
Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
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
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
4+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas:
Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing
Skin-stringer and sandwich panel design
Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques
Structural design of metallic components and assemblies
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic operating environment.
Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures.
Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s, etc.)
Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.
Compensation Compensation ranges for WA applicants: $96,310.00 - $134,833.65. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture and Compliance Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. For more information onKnow Your Rights and related policies, see the links in the original posting.
Background Checks and Security
Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions.
DBIDS background check for roles requiring access to military installations.
DOT/hazmat and related requirements may apply for certain job profiles.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support.
Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: rewards individual contributions and company results.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is committed to an authentic workplace with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and employment regardless of protected characteristics. EEO information and accommodations are provided in the candidate materials and on request.
Equality and Accommodation Applicants needing accommodations for the application or interview process should contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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Application Close Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
As part of a small hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for design, analysis, development and testing of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn Payload Accommodations structure. In this role, you will take ownership of designs from concept through launch, perform initial sizing, design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of structural subsystems, and work directly with our manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration.
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
Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
Provide manufacturing and production support for your hardware
Provide technical guidance for integration
Support configuration development and trade studies
Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts
Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
Work with vertically-integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware
Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
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
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
4+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas:
Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing
Skin-stringer and sandwich panel design
Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques
Structural design of metallic components and assemblies
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic operating environment.
Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures.
Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s, etc.)
Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.
Compensation Compensation ranges for WA applicants: $96,310.00 - $134,833.65. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture and Compliance Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. For more information onKnow Your Rights and related policies, see the links in the original posting.
Background Checks and Security
Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions.
DBIDS background check for roles requiring access to military installations.
DOT/hazmat and related requirements may apply for certain job profiles.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support.
Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: rewards individual contributions and company results.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is committed to an authentic workplace with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and employment regardless of protected characteristics. EEO information and accommodations are provided in the candidate materials and on request.
Equality and Accommodation Applicants needing accommodations for the application or interview process should contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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