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Blue Origin LLC Structural Design Engineer II - New Glenn in Seattle, Washington
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers you will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and installation of New Glenn Base Heat Shield structural hardware! You will work with analysts, materials engineers, procurement specialist, and manufacturing teams to deliver a highly optimized structural assembly for integration onto the vehicle. This role will specifically support our stage integration engineering team, ensuring seamless assembly and integration of the rocket stages to meet our rigorous performance and safety standards. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! This role may support 2nd Shift operations Monday - Friday Responsibilities: Primary responsibility: Full design engineering ownership of metallic structural components. Provide general build support Engineering through the disposition of non-conformances, identification of process improvements, and updates to engineering definition. Identify, develop and implement opportunities for New Glenn upgrades and improvements. Create and modify drawings, specifications, and other documentation. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering. 4+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures. Experience on recently developed vehicles in one or more of the following areas: 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. Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5). 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: Experience with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill. Experience with FEA analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna. Experience with responsible engineer ownership of aerospace hardware. Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control. Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $89,820.00-$125,748.00 Other site ranges may differ Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder),