Senior Structural Design Engineer - Lunar Cargo Lander

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

23h

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 individual will use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. 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 Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. This opportunity will support the Heavy Cargo Lander inside of the Lunar Permanence business unit. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you’ll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the design and analysis of spacecraft structures as well as your ability to deliver safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within the allocated cost and schedule requirements, will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin. 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design & development of large aerospace structures
• Knowledge in material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software
• Comprehension of classical stress analysis methods
• Familiar with application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and variation analysis
• Experience leading a team of engineers
• Proven track-record of managing projects to meet schedule, budget, and technical performance metrics
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Proficiency in Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
• Expertise with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus
• Knowledgeable in metallic and composite design and analysis considerations
• Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware
• Familiarity with systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control
• Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing
• Experienced with fabrication of composite primary structures for aerospace
• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products
• Proven experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production

Responsibilities

• Lead development of structural and mechanical subsystems throughout the entire design cycle, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing and qualification
• Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents
• Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware
• Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
• Coordinate and oversee manufacturing and production activities
• Facilitate the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce world class aerospace hardware
• Lead design reviews
• Mentor junior engineers in structural design principles and best practices
• Develop innovative solutions to complex structural challenges
• Ensure designs meet all requirements for performance, safety, and reliability

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level