Senior Structures Design Engineer

1 day ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About Blue Origin

At Blue Origin, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. Our mission is to make humanity a multi-planetary species, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Job Summary

We're seeking a Senior Structures Design Engineer to join our Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for designing and developing next-generation spacecraft structures that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in the entire design cycle of structural and mechanical subsystems, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification.
  • Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents.
  • Define assembly and test of development and flight hardware.
  • Participate in subsystem level testing, including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
  • Develop component specifications and manage suppliers.
  • Provide manufacturing and production support.
  • Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
  • Work with multi-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience with launch vehicle, spacecraft, aircraft, or similar structures (human-rated experience is a plus).
  • Knowledge in material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
  • Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software (Creo preferred).
  • Comprehension of classical stress analysis methods.
  • Familiarity with application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and variation analysis.
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
  • Proficiency in Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
  • Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus.
  • Awareness of metallic and composite design and analysis considerations.
  • Experience with Model Based Design practices.
  • Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.
  • Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.
  • Experienced with fabrication of composite primary structures for aerospace.
  • Experience working in a multi-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
  • Proven experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production.
Benefits

Blue Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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