Blue Origin · 2 days ago
Senior Structural Design Engineer
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Senior Structural Design Engineer will lead the development of structural and mechanical subsystems, ensuring safe and reliable hardware is delivered while meeting cost and schedule requirements.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead development of structural and mechanical subsystems throughout the entire design cycle, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing and qualification
Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents
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
Coordinate and oversee manufacturing and production activities
Facilitate the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce world class aerospace hardware
Lead design reviews and technical gate reviews
Mentor junior engineers in structural design principles and best practices
Develop innovative solutions to complex structural challenges
Ensure designs meet all requirements for performance, safety, and reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
Minimum of 7 years of experience in design & development of large aerospace structures
Knowledge in material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software
Comprehension of classical stress analysis methods
Familiar with application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and variation analysis
Experience leading a team of engineers
Proven track-record of managing projects to meet schedule, budget, and technical performance metrics
Preferred
Ability to apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis
Proficiency in Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
Expertise with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus
Knowledgeable in metallic and composite design and analysis considerations
Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware
Familiarity with systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control
Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing
Experienced with fabrication of composite primary structures for aerospace
Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products
Proven experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production
Benefits
Benefits 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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
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
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