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 - $237,473.25 WA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don69;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 you69re excited about this role but your past experience doesn69t 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: Blue69s 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 company69s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company69s results, or other factors at the company69s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.