Aerospace Engineer II

4 weeks ago

Merritt Island, Florida, United States Blue Origin Full time
Job Summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer II to join our team in the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of new manufacturing, inspection, and refurbishment processes for composite structures and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development, design, analysis, and testing of primary and secondary composite structures.
  • Develop composite ply stacks and programs for development and production parts.
  • Release designs, drawings, and programs for composite part fabrication.
  • Establish inspection and acceptance criteria for composite laminates and structures.
  • Develop material trials, testing, and acceptance criteria.
  • Perform research, develop concepts, and run demonstrations.
  • Support configuration development and trade studies.
  • Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware.
  • Provide manufacturing and production support.
  • Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to select materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
  • 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.
  • Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers.
  • Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Material Science, Chemical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience working with aircraft, marine, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Experience with fabrication and inspection processes for composite aerospace structures using automated methods such as Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Automated Tape Layup (ATL), or similar.
  • Experience with CNC programming of composites using Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Automated Tape Layup (ATL), or similar.
  • Experience with design of aerospace structure utilizing CAD systems/tools.
  • Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree in Material Science, Chemical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • Specific experience with AFP/ATL programming and simulation using CG-tech VCP/VCS, MTorres Fiberlay, Ingersoll CPS/iCPS/GenII or similar.
  • Specific experience with composite part design and drafting using CATIA, NX, or similar.
  • Experience with tooling standards and design for composite manufacturing.
  • Experience planning and executing a material development or test campaign.
  • Experience with industry standard mechanical and physical property test methods for the characterization of structural composite materials.
  • Experience with statistical analysis and DOE methods as applied to development, design, and analysis.

What We Offer:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
  • 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.
  • Discretionary bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

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