Blue Origin

Principal COPV Mechanical Design Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin$169K — $237K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in engineering required.
  • 5+ years' experience in automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in structural design of metallic and composite components.
  • Knowledge of material selection and manufacturing techniques.
  • Proficient in ProEngineer Wildfire 4, Creo Parametric, NX, and/or Catia.
  • Familiarity with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

  • Create architecture and detailed designs for lunar landers.
  • Develop CAD models and detailed drawings for composites and pressure vessels.
  • Execute test plans for COPV qualification and acceptance, analyzing test data.
  • Collaborate with third-party vendors for COPV design and manufacturing.
  • Integrate COPVs on vehicles, working with propulsion, structures, and manufacturing teams.
  • Conduct research to identify and implement design improvements for future applications.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Up to four weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Education Support Program for professional development.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Passion for our mission and vision is required. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

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:
  • Create architecture and detailed designs
  • Create CAD models, detailed drawings, manufacturing processes associated with composites and pressure vessel's
  • Develop and execute test plans for COPV qualification and acceptance, including performing tests and analyzing data.
  • Partner with third-party vendors for COPV design, manufacturing, and analysis, and manage these relationships
  • Support integration of COPV's on the vehicles and collaborate with other engineering disciplines, such as propulsion, structures, and manufacturing.
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify and implement design improvements for COPV's for future vehicle and applications.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
  • 12+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Excellent written and oral skills.
  • Structural design of metallic and composite components and assemblies.
  • Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques.
  • Strong mechanical design and integration skills using ProEngineer Wildfire 4, Creo Parametric, NX and/or Catia.
  • Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
  • Technical writing experience for reporting requirements, test plans etc.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in aerospace or space
  • Experience on aerospace or space development programs
  • Pressure vessel design for high pressures
  • Both metallic and composite design, in particular composite filament winding
  • Experience working with and managing vendors in developing COPV architecture for the purpose of launch vehicles.
  • Experience with Human spaceflight


Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25WA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25

Other 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.

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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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