Sr Structural Engineer - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage Tank Design

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-liftorbital launch vehicle capable ofroutinelycarrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar,and beyond.Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designedfrom the beginningto be human-capable.

As part of a small, hardworking, passionate, diverse, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of propellant tanks for New Glenn Upper Stage. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to build the road to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

Structural design and configuration of launch vehicle propellant tanks, internal structures, and interfaces.

Perform detailed design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary composite structures directly exposed to cryogenic liquids.

Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies

Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents

Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware

Provide technical mentorship for integration

Provide manufacturing and production support, including travel when needed.

Support configuration development and trade studies

Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis

Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware

Develop component specifications and lead suppliers

Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data

Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling

Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status

Coach, mentor and technically assist junior engineers

Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 8 years of related experience

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.

Experience on launch vehicles, aircraft or similar in one or more of the following areas:

Design of minimal-mass structure, especially pressurized structures

Design of interfaces to fluid systems such as baffles, anti-vortex devices, or cryogenic seals

Material development and structural testing

Experience with composite structures and adhesive bonds

Strong understanding of structural design and analysis principles, for composites and metals

Strong mechanical design skills using Creo and CATIA V5.

Ability to conduct structural analysis using classical hand-calculation and finite element techniques

Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5)

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications: