Structures Design Engineer III - Tanks - Lunar Performance

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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! 

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be a part of the Human Landing System (HLS) specifically developing primary and secondary structure for the MK2 Crew Lander tanks pressurized structures. 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.

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including metallic piece parts, weldments, and 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

• B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 5+ 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 learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

• M.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures. Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft tank structure design or analysis experience preferred.
• Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
• Knowledge of design and analysis of friction stir welded or gas tungsten arc welded structures
• 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 (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s ect.)
• Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer

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