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Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago

Structural Design Engineer III

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $151K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Structural Design Engineer III will be responsible for the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft structures, ensuring they meet safety and performance requirements.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies

The candidate will be required to participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification. Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware. Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis. Develop component specifications and manage suppliers

Support configuration development and trade studies

Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts

Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringStructural Analysis3D ModelingGD&T AnalysisMaterial SelectionTechnical CommunicationPlanning SkillsMultitasking SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

5+ years (depending on level) of proven technical experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical / Structural system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles

Experience in component modeling and structural analysis

Knowledge and practical application with all basic engineering fields – mechanisms, fluids, electrical, software, etc

Knowledge in material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques, assembly, integration, and qualification testing

Strong mechanical design, integration, and analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred)

Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks

Proficient and proven technical communication ability, including written, visual, and verbal, to wide audiences of varying backgrounds

Maintains clarity and composure under pressure in dynamic environments

Able to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, referencing and applying company policies and procedures

Demonstrates strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills, capable of prioritizing and managing multiple concurrent issues while ensuring effective communication with customers

Demonstrated proficiency in identifying and resolving non-conformances, with the ability to train and mentor others through industry best practices and problem-solving techniques