Production Engineer II - Glenn

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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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers you will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and installation of New Glenn 1st stage integration of structural hardware, TPS systems and hot structure! You will work with Responsible Engineers, materials engineers, procurement specialist, and manufacturing teams to deliver and integrate hardware onto the stage.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact spaceflight.

Please note: This role may require support for 2nd Shift and/or weekend operations as required. Schedule flexibility to accommodate these working periods is strongly preferred.

• Support GS1 build floor and refurbishment operations support, being the design engineering representation and solving build blockers as they arise.
• Provide general build support Engineering through the disposition of non-conformances, identification of process improvements, and updates to engineering definition.
• Identify, develop and implement opportunities for New Glenn upgrades and improvements.
• Create and modify drawings, specifications, and other documentation.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Experience on recently developed vehicles in one or more of the following areas: vehicle load path distribution and first order strength assessment and sizing.
• Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
• Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill.
• Experience with FEA analysis codes:
  Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna.
• Experience with responsible engineer ownership of aerospace hardware.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.

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 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.

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  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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  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:
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• Benefits include:
  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term…