Job Description

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the design and analysis of spacecraft structures, as well as your ability to deliver safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within the allocated cost and schedule requirements, will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin.

You will use your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact next-generation space systems. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Special Mentions

• Travel expected up to 0-5% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Familiarity with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Knowledge in material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
• Comprehension of classical stress analysis methods.
• Familiar 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.

Preferred 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 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.

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