Principal Structural Engineer - Upper Stage Tank Design
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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!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
savingsMinimum Qualifications
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 10+ 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 inclusionPreferred
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to quickly build
consensus among stakeholders
- Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware
- Demonstrated expertise with any industry standard analysis
codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh,
Hypersizer
- Experience with fabrication using automated fiber placement
(AFP) and tape laying (ATL), including ply by ply designs with
variable paths and orientations.
- Experience or expertise with fabrication of large-scale
out-of-autoclave composite structures
- Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for
production at rate
- 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 multi-functional team responsible for
selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the
design to produce world-class engineered productsCompensation range
for on site WA applicants is $162,466-$227,452Compensation range
for on site CA applicants is $162,466-$227,452Other site ranges may
differInclusivity StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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 .Affirmative Action and Disability
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