Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer – Systems Prototyping (R37458)

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

$90-138k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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! 

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will develop and demonstrate the next generation materials and manufacturing technologies for a wide range of space applications, including reusable rockets, orbital habitats and ground support systems. Designing and analyzing metallic and composite prototypes are critical skills for fast-paced material and manufacturing technology development.

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!

Responsibilities:

Rapid prototype design, analysis, and test evaluation in support of new Materials and Manufacturing technology development for cost reduction, improved re-usability, and performance. Examples include composite structures, 3D printed metal parts
Design optimization validation through finite element analysis or classical hand analysis
Perform requirements analysis and define SOW with customers, key stake holders and suppliers
Develop and execute test plans and conduct lab testing
Review and interpret test data to facilitate rapid design iterations
Implement safety policies during test and operations
Maintain project schedule and report status
Coordinate with procurement and suppliers/partners/vendors to ensure projects are executed properly
Ensure work is completed in accordance with Blue Origin policies and procedures
Review and approve technical reports from internal and external suppliers
Write technical proposals
Facilitate technology transition from research and development to production

Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 6 years of design experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas:
- Metallic structure design
- Skin-stringer and sandwich panel design
- Load analysis and first order strength assessment and sizing
- Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques
Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware
Experience with developing, writing and updating test procedures
Knowledge of fabrication and integration processes, systems engineering and quality control practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work optimally both independently and as part of our interdisciplinary team
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:

Strong understanding of composite and metallic design and analysis methods
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using CATIA V5 and the CATIA composite software workbenches
Demonstrated expertise with any industry standard analysis codes: Ansys, Patran/Nastran, Simulia, Abaqus, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer
Experienced with design, analysis, and fabrication of composite/metallic primary structures for aerospace
Strong, proven ability and desire to understand complex systems, investigate and solve ambitious problems, and work in a dynamic environment
Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
Experience with composite manufacturing (AFP, ATL, Compression molding, Thermal forming/stamp forming)
Experience with metal additive manufacturing processes (LPBF, DED, Cold Spray, etc.)
Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing
Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is

$89,820—$137,724 USD

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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