Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago
Structural Design Engineer II - New Glenn Upper Stage (Fixed Term)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Structural Design Engineer II will support the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle, focusing on the design, analysis, and testing of its structures from concept through launch.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures
Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
Provide manufacturing and production support
Support configuration development and trade studies
Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
Work with cross-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware
Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field
At least 2+ years industry experience in structural design and analysis of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Proficiency in business and engineering software (i.e. MS Office, Creo, Windchill, PLM, etc)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
M.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field
Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and develop 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) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark's ect.)
Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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