Blue Origin · 2 hours ago
Structural Engineer II - New Glenn
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBlue Origin is focused on enabling millions of people to live and work in space. They are seeking a Structural Engineer II to support the development and operations of the New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, responsible for designing and installing structural hardware that meets safety and reliability standards.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Oversee fabrication and assembly services; procure components and materials; and lead vendor/subcontractor performance to support vehicle build schedules
Plan and conduct test objectives, data review, and reporting
Create and modify drawings, specifications, and other documentation
Support procurement activities to support vehicle build schedules
Support integrated test objectives, data review, and reporting
Perform or facilitate emergent analysis for non-conformances
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
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in mechanical, structural, or other relevant engineering field
3+ years of proven track record with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Fundamentals in mechanics of materials, stress/strain, statics, and finite element analysis
Experience on recently developed vehicles in one or more areas: vehicle load path distribution, first-order strength assessment, and sizing
Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques
Mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software
Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5)
Applicants 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
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Preferred
Experience with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill
Familiar with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41
Iso/Ortho grid structure design
Shell buckling and/or compressive failure critical structural element design
Skin-stringer and sandwich panel fuselage design
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
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, and 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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