Blue Origin
Overview
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. 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, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of tanks for New Glenn Stage 1 (GS1). You will work with the Director of the Stage 1 Tanks team. This role aims to apply technical expertise, leadership, and dedication to quality to build the road to space. Application Close Date
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Location: Merritt Island, FL (travel up to 0%-20% to suppliers and manufacturing facilities in FL as needed). Responsibilities
Structural design and configuration of launch vehicle pressurized and unpressurized structures, including interfaces. Perform detailed design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures. Conduct research, develop concepts, and run trade studies with emphasis in manufacturability and cost reduction. 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 mentorship for integration. Travel to suppliers and manufacturing facilities in Florida as needed (0%-20%). Lead configuration development and trade studies. Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis. Collaborate with multi-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce aerospace hardware. Develop component specifications and support the supply chain in selecting suppliers. Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data. Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status. Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers. Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings. Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in engineering and 8+ years of related experience. Experience on launch vehicles, aircraft, or similar hardware; hands-on experience on the production floor and/or in service. Design of minimal-mass structures with a focus on cost reduction and manufacturability. Material development and structural testing experience. Experience with composite structures and adhesive bonds. Strong understanding of structural design and analysis for composites and metals. Strong mechanical design skills using Creo and CATIA V5. Ability to conduct structural analysis using classical hand-calculation and finite element methods. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (ASME Y14.5). Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing for manufacturability and value engineering with focus on cost reduction and build-time optimization. Experience designing hot and cryogenic structures. Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware. Proficiency with analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, Hypersizer. Familiarity with buckling, fatigue, and/or fracture failure modes. Experience fabricating large-scale composite structures. Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control. Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing. Experience working in a multi-functional team selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing designs for world-class engineered products. Compensation
Compensation Range for WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25. Other site ranges may differ. Culture and Compliance
Culture: If you don’t meet every desired qualification, you are encouraged to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. 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 other requirements may apply per role. Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, maintaining a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. For more information on Know Your Rights, please see here. Affimative Action and Disability Accommodation: EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. California Applicant Privacy Notice available here.
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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. 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, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of tanks for New Glenn Stage 1 (GS1). You will work with the Director of the Stage 1 Tanks team. This role aims to apply technical expertise, leadership, and dedication to quality to build the road to space. Application Close Date
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Location: Merritt Island, FL (travel up to 0%-20% to suppliers and manufacturing facilities in FL as needed). Responsibilities
Structural design and configuration of launch vehicle pressurized and unpressurized structures, including interfaces. Perform detailed design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures. Conduct research, develop concepts, and run trade studies with emphasis in manufacturability and cost reduction. 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 mentorship for integration. Travel to suppliers and manufacturing facilities in Florida as needed (0%-20%). Lead configuration development and trade studies. Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis. Collaborate with multi-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce aerospace hardware. Develop component specifications and support the supply chain in selecting suppliers. Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data. Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status. Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers. Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings. Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in engineering and 8+ years of related experience. Experience on launch vehicles, aircraft, or similar hardware; hands-on experience on the production floor and/or in service. Design of minimal-mass structures with a focus on cost reduction and manufacturability. Material development and structural testing experience. Experience with composite structures and adhesive bonds. Strong understanding of structural design and analysis for composites and metals. Strong mechanical design skills using Creo and CATIA V5. Ability to conduct structural analysis using classical hand-calculation and finite element methods. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (ASME Y14.5). Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing for manufacturability and value engineering with focus on cost reduction and build-time optimization. Experience designing hot and cryogenic structures. Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware. Proficiency with analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, Hypersizer. Familiarity with buckling, fatigue, and/or fracture failure modes. Experience fabricating large-scale composite structures. Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control. Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing. Experience working in a multi-functional team selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing designs for world-class engineered products. Compensation
Compensation Range for WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25. Other site ranges may differ. Culture and Compliance
Culture: If you don’t meet every desired qualification, you are encouraged to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. 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 other requirements may apply per role. Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, maintaining a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. For more information on Know Your Rights, please see here. Affimative Action and Disability Accommodation: EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. California Applicant Privacy Notice available here.
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