Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.In this role you will be responsible for the analysis of fluid systems for rockets! You will engage in all levels of the design cycle including conceptual design, requirements definition, finite element analysis, structural layout and analysis, integration, test and mission support. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to solve complex problems with high pressure, cryogenic, and highly stressed hardware.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work with pressurized hardware and fluid systems
Work closely with other groups to ensure your systems work together, resolving issues with calculated risk
Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities
Work with multi-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
Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings
Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration
Drive hardware discrepancies to resolution
Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers
Complete structural hand calculations and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for pressurized hardware and secondary aerospace structures
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
4+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems or aerospace structures
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative attitude and effective interpersonal skills
Strong desire to continuously learn and improve
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas:
Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing
Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques
Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
Experience in bolted joint design and analysis
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5)
Demonstrated expertise with any industry standard analysis FEM packages: Ansys, Nastran,Abaqus, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer
Structural design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Practical understanding of fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels, flex elements and fittings
Working knowledge of cryogenic material properties and testing
Experience with cryogenic fluid systems
Demonstrated developing manufacturing processes for transition to production experience
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
Experience with the application and use of welding
Experience with Optimization and Design of Experiments (DOE) methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
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.
Background Check
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
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.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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