Principal Structures Design Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for evaluating and validating defects and nonconforming conditions on metallic and composite structures throughout the production lifecycle Applies knowledge of engineering principles to conduct analysis and issue engineering dispositions to restore materials to design intent (i.e. Rework, Repair and Use as-is) Conduct MRB meetings and drive decisions to eliminate root causes of non-conformance Develop and implement disposition plans for non-conforming materials Provide technical guidance for integration Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies. Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents Support configuration development and trade studies Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts Work with vertically integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering. 15+ 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: Structural design of metallic components and assemblies Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software. Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5). 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. Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on Shop Floor Experience in an Aerospace Environment 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), and Windchill 10. Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures. Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s ect.) Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer. Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

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