SLD Thermal Hardware Structural Analysis Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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 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.In this position, you will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the systems that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth! 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:

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
• Work with thermal hardware engineers to develop structurally sound and thermally appropriate components.
• Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Coordinate with other subsystem teams on the design of structural interfaces
• Provide on-site 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.
• 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 5+ 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, spacecraft, aircraft or similar 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.
    • Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
    • Strong understanding of structural design and analysis fundamentals.
    • Strong mechanical design skills using Creo.
    • Ability to conduct structural analysis using both classical hand-calculation methods and finite element analysis techniques.
    • Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn, Niu, Roark).
    • Strong skills with both authoring and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5).
    • Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process.Preferred Qualifications:
      • M.S. degree in engineering and 7+ years of related experience.
        • Deep knowledge of bonded and bolted joint design, mechanics, and relevant analysis techniques.
        • Strong communication skills, with an ability to quickly build consensus among stakeholders.
        • Demonstrated expertise with any industry standard analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer.
        • Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware
        • Performing trades with vehicle level and subsystem design teams to better enable fabrication and integration of component parts.
        • Demonstrated composites integration, analysis, and manufacturing knowledge.
        • Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for production.
        • Proven experience with designing for manufacturability.
        • Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control.
        • Experience with a variety of hardware manufacturing practices including drilling, shimming, fastening, composites fabrication, fluids integration, avionics integration, instrumentation, non-destructive testing.Compensation Range for:CA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20;CO applicants is $107,707.00-$150,789.45;WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20Other site ranges may differCulture 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 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 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.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 (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, 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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.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 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 AccommodationApplicants 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.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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