(COPV) Mechanical Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence, Core Components

Blue Origin•Los Angeles, CA

64d•$107,707 - $164,497

About The Position

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. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products, in this instance the composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV's). 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. Passion for our mission and vision is required. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. 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. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
5+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
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.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Excellent written and oral skills.
Structural design of metallic and composite components and assemblies.
Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques.
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using ProEngineer Wildfire 4, Creo Parametric, NX and/or Catia.
Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Technical writing experience for reporting requirements, test plans etc.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience in aerospace or space
Experience on aerospace or space development programs
Pressure vessel design for high pressures
Both metallic and composite design, in particular composite filament winding
Experience working with and managing vendors in developing COPV architecture for the purpose of launch vehicles.
Experience with Human spaceflight

Responsibilities

Create architecture and detailed designs
Create CAD models, detailed drawings, manufacturing processes associated with composites and pressure vessel's
Develop and execute test plans for COPV qualification and acceptance, including performing tests and analyzing data.
Partner with third-party vendors for COPV design, manufacturing, and analysis, and manage these relationships
Support integration of COPV's on the vehicles and collaborate with other engineering disciplines, such as propulsion, structures, and manufacturing.
Conduct research and analysis to identify and implement design improvements for COPV's for future vehicle and applications.

Benefits

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.

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