Blue Origin

Structures Design Engineer III

Blue Origin$110K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in engineering required.
  • 8+ years of experience with structural design in automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.
  • Proficient in structural design of metallic components and assemblies.
  • Experienced with vehicle load path distribution and strength assessment.
  • Strong skills in 3D CAD software, particularly for mechanical design.
  • Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze secondary structures using composites and metals.
  • Create detailed 3D models and part drawings for assemblies.
  • Support manufacturing and production efforts for developed hardware.
  • Provide technical guidance for systems integration.
  • Assist in configuration development and trade studies.
  • Draft test plans and specifications for flight hardware.
  • Participate in test planning, execution, and data analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees.
  • Generous paid time off of up to four weeks per year plus 14 holidays.
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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers - you will be a part of the Human Landing System (HLS) specifically developing MMOD and secondary structure for the MK2 Crew Lander. 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Design, analysis, development, and testing of secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
  • Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
  • Provide manufacturing and production support for your hardware
  • Provide technical guidance for integration
  • Support configuration development and trade studies
  • Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts
  • Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
  • Work with vertically-integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware
  • Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
  • Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
  • Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
  • Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas:
  • Structural design of metallic components and assemblies
  • Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing
  • Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques
  • Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
  • Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
  • Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic operating environment.
  • Experience designing and analyzing large airframe structures.
  • Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
  • Experience with Creo or Windchill 10.
  • Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark's ect.)
  • Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer


Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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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