Structural Designer II - Lunar Permanence
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
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.Design and testing of primary and 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
Support configuration development and trade studies
Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts
Work with vertically integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
3+ 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).
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 with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
Experience with Creo (Pro/E), and Windchill 10.
Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures.
Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s ect.)
Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Don’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.
Desired
- 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 with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
- Experience with Creo (Pro/E), and Windchill 10.
- Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures.
- Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s ect.)
- Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.
Compensation Range for
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
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.
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