Blue Origin LLC
* 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 of a B.S. degree in engineering and 10+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures* Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.* 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* Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products* Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals* Demonstrated expertise with any industry standard analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer* Experience in bolted joint design and analysis* Experience with 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* Collaborative attitude and effective interpersonal skills* Strong desire to continuously learn and improve* Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, take ownership, and drive projects to completion* Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships* Willing and able to get a Top Secret Clearance* Dynamic separation systems and interface design* Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware* Experience with fabrication using automated fiber placement (AFP) and tape laying (ATL)* Experience or expertise with fabrication of large-scale out-of-autoclave composite structures* Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production* Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control* Experience with Optimization and Design of Experiments (DOE) methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing* Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check* Required for Certain Job Profiles:
Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.* Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical* 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.* Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.* Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.* Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical* 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.* Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.* Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. #J-18808-Ljbffr