Blue Origin
Spaceflight
StructuralEngineer-LargeSteelStructures,LevelIII
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“Structural Engineer - Large Steel Structures, Level III at Blue Origin. Skills: Structural design, Structural analysis, Large steel structures. Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems. Resolve technical challenges”
Industry & Context.
Independently resolve technical challenges
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, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, or similar disciplines, 7+ years experience with a background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex steel structural systems, Experience in structural and mechanical analysis utilizing FEA tools, Experience designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections, Knowledge of civil engineering codes and standards (e. g. IBC, ASCE, AISC, AWS, etc), 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
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Structural Engineering, or closely related field, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Structural Engineer (SE) license, Experience in STAAD, ANSYS, and SAP2000, Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill, 2+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience
What You'll Do.
Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems
Resolve technical challenges
Deliver structural design solutions
Perform and review FEA and hand-calcs
Manage external design partners
Oversee equipment fabrication
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work on designing and developing key structural ground systems; Join our team of problem solvers; Part of a hardworking team of engineers; Part of a great team building ground mechanical and structural systems
Process & Methodology
Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle
Full 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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. **Structural Engineer - Large Steel Structures, Level III** As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key structural ground systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4! **Responsibilities:** * Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems, independently resolve technical challenges. * Own and deliver structural design solutions for large structural/mechanical systems. * Independently perform and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex steel structures. * Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, and oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation. **Minimum Qualifications (required):** * Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, or similar disciplines. * 7+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex steel structural systems (e.g. steel towers, launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, oil & gas structures, movable structures, steel bridges and platforms, etc). * Experience in structural and mechanica
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