Blue Origin
Structural Design Engineer II - New Glenn Stage 2 & PA
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Structural Design Engineer II - New Glenn Stage 2 & PA at Blue Origin. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle project, with emphasis on payload accommodations hardware, including payload fairings and adapters. You will be part of a small team responsible for design, analysis, development and testing of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn Payload Accommodations structure. 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 manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration. Responsibilities Include
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 Develop 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents Provide manufacturing and production support for your hardware Provide technical mentorship for integration Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data Work with vertically-integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware 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. 2+ 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, isogrid, orthogrid, and sandwich panel design Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques Structural design of composite and 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. 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 Range For CO applicants is $88,284.00-$123,597.60;WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65 Culture and Compliance
Blue Origin is committed to an authentic workplace and encourages you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Export Control Regulations require U.S. citizenship or eligible status. Background checks and other requirements apply per role. See the full description for details. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a qualified workforce. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and employment terms consistent with federal, state, and local law. For more information on Know Your Rights, see the California Applicant Privacy Notice. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Aerospace
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Structural Design Engineer II - New Glenn Stage 2 & PA at Blue Origin. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle project, with emphasis on payload accommodations hardware, including payload fairings and adapters. You will be part of a small team responsible for design, analysis, development and testing of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn Payload Accommodations structure. 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 manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration. Responsibilities Include
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 Develop 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents Provide manufacturing and production support for your hardware Provide technical mentorship for integration Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data Work with vertically-integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware 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. 2+ 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, isogrid, orthogrid, and sandwich panel design Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques Structural design of composite and 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. 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 Range For CO applicants is $88,284.00-$123,597.60;WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65 Culture and Compliance
Blue Origin is committed to an authentic workplace and encourages you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Export Control Regulations require U.S. citizenship or eligible status. Background checks and other requirements apply per role. See the full description for details. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a qualified workforce. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and employment terms consistent with federal, state, and local law. For more information on Know Your Rights, see the California Applicant Privacy Notice. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Aerospace
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