Structural Engineer - New Glenn
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
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 diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!This role supports the development and operations of
New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-liftorbital launch vehicle
capable ofroutinelycarrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit,
geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar,and beyond.Its first stage
is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designedfrom the beginningto
be human-capable.This role supports the development and operations
of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-liftorbital launch
vehicle capable ofroutinelycarrying people and payloads to
low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar,and
beyond.Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was
designedfrom the beginningto be human-capable.As part of a
hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will be responsible for
designing, manufacturing, and installing ready-to-install New Glenn
aft module structural hardware! Your scope delivers safe, reliable,
ready-to-install hardware that meets requirements and acceptance
criteria.We are looking for someone to apply their technical
expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact
safe human spaceflight positively. Passion for our mission and
vision is required!Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibility: Full Ownership of metallic and
composite structural component design.
- Provide technical guidance and detailed product knowledge to
support build activities.
- Provide general Liaison Engineering support through the
disposition of non-conformances, identification of process
improvements, and updates to engineering definition.
- Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers.
- Oversee fabrication and assembly services; procure components
and materials; and lead vendor/subcontractor performance to support
vehicle build schedules.
- Work with the configuration and assembly teams to properly
prioritize procurement activities by identifying long lead items
andclearemergent part shortages.
- Planandconducttest objectives, data review, and reporting.
- Maintaining and reporting on activity schedule, budget, and
technical status.
- Create and modify drawings, specifications, and other
documentation.
- Define and analyze hosted equipment interfaces to support
hardware integration onto the vehicle.
- Assist in monitoring build progress and find opportunities to
increase production rate while balancing risk.Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
- 3+ years of proven track record with automotive, aircraft,
spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
- Experience on recently developed vehicles in one or more areas:
vehicle load path distribution, first-order strength assessment,
and sizing.
- Skin-stringer and sandwich panel fuselage design.
- Shell buckling and/or compressive failure critical structural
element design.
- Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing
techniques.
- Iso/Ortho grid structure design.
- Strongmechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD
software.
- Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
- You must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent
resident (current Green Card holder) or have been lawfully admitted
into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Preferred
Requirements:
- Experience with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill.
- Familiar with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41.
- Experience with lean processes applied to design efforts -
Agile product development methods for hardware engineering would be
highly desirable.
- Expertise with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct,
LS/Dyna.
- Awareness of composite design and analysis matters.
- Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware.
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing
fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.
- Experience with Optimization and DOE methods applied to design,
analysis, and testing.Compensation range for on site WA applicants
is $89,820-$125,748Other site ranges may differInclusivity
StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown
that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet
every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are
dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic
workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past
experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification
in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may
be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control
RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S.
citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green
Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or
granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified
applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities
for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment,
regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal,
state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the
Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los
Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive
information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please
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