Structural Designer III - Lunar Permanence

Overview 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 are building 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. Responsibilities Design and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies. Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents Support configuration development and trade studies Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts Work with vertically integrated teams that are responsible for materials, manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware Qualifications Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering. 3+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures. Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas: Structural design of metallic components and assemblies Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software. Familiar with GD and T analysis (ASME Y14.5). 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. Desired Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis. Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic operating environment. Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production. Experience with Creo (Pro/E), and Windchill 10. Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures. Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark\'s etc.) Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer. Compensation Range for WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 Other site ranges may differ Culture 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 an 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. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue\'s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System DBIDS background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight or related requirements may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL drivers, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical 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. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) Paid Time Off: Up to four 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. 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