Blue Origin
Overview
This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. You will be part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, helping the aerospace structures team solve challenging problems by defining composites engineering data, implementing processes for automated composites equipment and problem-solving on the shop floor as a liaison engineer during production of large composite launch structures through layup, cure, inspection, and assembly. Responsibilities
Serve as the responsible engineer for the development of primary and secondary composite structures, managing the complete in-house lifecycle from concept to certification Work as an integral part of the structures engineering team to produce, validate, and certify composite design for use in aerospace applications Generate all engineering drawings including detail ply buildup and tooling surfaces Generate all engineering CAD, drawings including detail ply buildup and tooling surfaces Develop configuration and design trade studies Provide manufacturing and production support and coordinate activities between the design team and manufacturing team Incorporate lessons learned by implementing processes and training to enable error-free-engineering to minimize production discrepancies Create and maintain a detailed/prioritized schedule of activity and work to deliver results on schedule and on budget Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data Derive demand and generate requirements for new equipment and tooling to support scope Provide inputs to expenditure tracking and budgeting; develop estimates for materials and capital assets Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or manufacturing engineering; physics; or other major requiring engineering core courses 7+ years of experience working in composite primary structure engineering development or hands on production role Experience with certification of composite parts for aerospace applications Expertise in one or more of the following: automated fiber placement (AFP) and tape laying (ATL), lamination, tooling, nondestructive evaluation, trimming/drilling/routing/machining, robotics, system integration, training, and production control systems Knowledge of classic laminate theory and analysis for initial sizing of composite parts Familiarity with composite fabrication methods, VARTM, prepreg, RTM, etc Demonstrated expertise with Creo CAD software Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks Customer-focused with strong communication skills Minimal travel to manufacturing location is required (no more than 10%) Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with FEM software packages, ideally Ansys, CATIA, and/or Hypermesh Includes but not limited to, BVID testing, full scale test development, and overall damage tolerance certification for composite structures Knowledge in material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques, assembly, integration, and qualification testing Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred) Experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles (primary or secondary structure) Experience with large out-of-autoclave (OoA) oven curing Proven ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with various teams across large distances Exceptional analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight Compensation
Base pay range: $129,611.00/yr - $197,342.25/yr Other site ranges
CO applicants is $129,611.00-$181,454.70; WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25 Government and Compliance
Export Control Regulations: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background checks and related requirements apply as described by Blue Origin. Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year, plus holidays Discretionary bonus: Rewards individual contributions and company results Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; consult recruiter for details Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities and provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. California and other state-specific notices may apply.
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This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. You will be part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, helping the aerospace structures team solve challenging problems by defining composites engineering data, implementing processes for automated composites equipment and problem-solving on the shop floor as a liaison engineer during production of large composite launch structures through layup, cure, inspection, and assembly. Responsibilities
Serve as the responsible engineer for the development of primary and secondary composite structures, managing the complete in-house lifecycle from concept to certification Work as an integral part of the structures engineering team to produce, validate, and certify composite design for use in aerospace applications Generate all engineering drawings including detail ply buildup and tooling surfaces Generate all engineering CAD, drawings including detail ply buildup and tooling surfaces Develop configuration and design trade studies Provide manufacturing and production support and coordinate activities between the design team and manufacturing team Incorporate lessons learned by implementing processes and training to enable error-free-engineering to minimize production discrepancies Create and maintain a detailed/prioritized schedule of activity and work to deliver results on schedule and on budget Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data Derive demand and generate requirements for new equipment and tooling to support scope Provide inputs to expenditure tracking and budgeting; develop estimates for materials and capital assets Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or manufacturing engineering; physics; or other major requiring engineering core courses 7+ years of experience working in composite primary structure engineering development or hands on production role Experience with certification of composite parts for aerospace applications Expertise in one or more of the following: automated fiber placement (AFP) and tape laying (ATL), lamination, tooling, nondestructive evaluation, trimming/drilling/routing/machining, robotics, system integration, training, and production control systems Knowledge of classic laminate theory and analysis for initial sizing of composite parts Familiarity with composite fabrication methods, VARTM, prepreg, RTM, etc Demonstrated expertise with Creo CAD software Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks Customer-focused with strong communication skills Minimal travel to manufacturing location is required (no more than 10%) Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with FEM software packages, ideally Ansys, CATIA, and/or Hypermesh Includes but not limited to, BVID testing, full scale test development, and overall damage tolerance certification for composite structures Knowledge in material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques, assembly, integration, and qualification testing Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred) Experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles (primary or secondary structure) Experience with large out-of-autoclave (OoA) oven curing Proven ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with various teams across large distances Exceptional analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight Compensation
Base pay range: $129,611.00/yr - $197,342.25/yr Other site ranges
CO applicants is $129,611.00-$181,454.70; WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25 Government and Compliance
Export Control Regulations: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background checks and related requirements apply as described by Blue Origin. Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year, plus holidays Discretionary bonus: Rewards individual contributions and company results Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; consult recruiter for details Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities and provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. California and other state-specific notices may apply.
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