Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer – Advanced Development Programs

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. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 11 holidays