Structural Design Engineer - New Glenn

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 crafted 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.

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!

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility: Full ownership of base heat shield structural component design 
• Develop, release and maintain a full CAD and drawing engineering definition package.
• Prioritize and drive procurement activities to support vehicle build schedules.
• Provide engineering support to production and integration.
• Support integrated test objectives, data review and reporting
• Identify concepts for New Glenn upgrades and improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Interest in aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structural design.
• Familiarity with structural analysis techniques and fundamentals (Statics, Mechanics of Materials).
• Familiarity with material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient in mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
• Familiarity with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Familiar with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41.
• 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:

• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill.
• Hands-on project experience with college-level engineering objectives.
• 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.
• Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  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.