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Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago

Structural Engineer III

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Structural Engineer III will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, and testing of structures for the New Shepard program, impacting the future of space exploration.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including metallic piece parts and integrated structural assemblies

Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents

Provide technical guidance for manufacturing and general Liaison Engineering support

Coach, mentor and technically assist junior engineers

Support configuration development and trade studies

Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts

Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware

Work with vertically-integrated teams that are responsible for materials and manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware

Maintain and report on activity, schedule, budget and technical status

Identify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringStructural Design3D CAD SoftwareFinite Element AnalysisMaterial SelectionGD&T (ASME Y14.5)Mechanical Design SkillsTechnical GuidanceAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

5 + years' experience

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

Proficiency in structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis

Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis

Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment

Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed

Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production

Strong written and personal computer skills

Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)