Sr. Design Engineer, Structural/Mechanical GSE – Engines Advanced Programs

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

2d • $145,188 - $203,263 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the success of Engines Advanced Programs and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe, reliable, and repeatable operations. You will be part of a well-rounded, talented team of engineers who design, analyze, and develop structural and mechanical GSE for Engines Advanced Programs operations while supporting the hardware throughout all life cycle phases. You will be the owner for assigned hardware development through design, analysis, procurement/build, and final commissioning. Engines Advanced Programs Structural/Mechanical GSE includes but is not limited to dynamic and static mounting equipment, towers, pipe supports, maintenance stands, transporters, dolly systems and other general tooling. You will receive project objectives/goals to turn into concept of operations and system requirements, perform concept, initial and final CAD design, perform structural analysis, inform system safety analysis, facilitate design reviews, and oversee build and final testing of the hardware. You will be responsible for mechanical system development that may include hydraulic, pneumatic, or other energized systems as required. You will be responsible for delivering cost-effective, simple, and elegant solutions to complicated problems through your structural and mechanical designs. You will inform project engineers with schedule and budget input, and manage your own project scope and timelines to deliver on program needs. We are looking for a technically curious, doer engineer to apply their technical expertise, leadership, and passion for quality to positively impact Engines Advanced Programs. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering or similar.
• Minimum 7 years meaningful experience developing structural and mechanical GSE throughout the product life cycle.
• Experience working with multi-functional teams including maintenance and sustaining operations.
• Experience developing operational procedures for testing, commissioning, and maintenance of GSE/Tooling.
• Strong organization and project management skills, to track, manage, and prioritize multiple simultaneous assigned tasks.
• Advanced experience using CAD and FEA software (Creo and ANSYS preferred).
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards for GSE (e.g. ASME B30.20/BTH-1, OSHA, AISC-360, ASCE-7, Aluminum Design Manual).
• Familiarity and ability to create mechanical engineering drawings to industry standards such as ASME Y14.5.
• Fundamental understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic mechanical systems.
• Experience designing and analyzing steel and aluminum welded structures.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• PE license in Civil/Mechanical/Structural.
• Hands-on experience in constructing and/or repairing a range of mechanical components and systems, acquired through personal pursuits and/or professional experience.
• Experience with designing/analyzing aerospace GSE and tooling collaborating with critical flight hardware, such as umbilical systems, for an operating launch vehicle or engine test program.
• Experience with designing and analyzing hydraulic/pneumatic mechanical systems.
• Fundamental understanding of ASME B31.3 for Process Piping standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop system technical requirements and concept of operations from project objectives and stakeholder/customer needs.
• Create detailed designs, design requirements, and bill of materials through 3D CAD models and 2D drawing packages.
• Define hardware test requirements and test configurations such as non-destructive evaluations, proof testing, operational testing, material testing, and weld inspections.
• Perform robust structural and mechanical analysis using FEA software and hand calculations.
• Author detailed analysis reports describing load cases, factors of safety, and safety margins.
• Perform system safety analysis such as Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Fault Tolerance Analysis (FTA).
• Provide schedule, hours, and budget inputs for project timelines to project engineers.
• Develop activation and commissioning plans to set proper test objectives to ensure designed hardware meets technical and operational requirements.
• Oversee procurement and build of GSE hardware (internal and external) to ensure hardware meets technical and operational requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for assigned non-conformances.
• Travel up to 15% to support hardware installation, troubleshooting, testing, and recurring team support at Blue Origin facilities as well as external vendors as required.

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

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