Structural Design Engineer III - New Glenn
Core
Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures (metallic and composite) for the New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle second stage.
Role type
Senior Structural Design Engineer (Launch Vehicle)
Builds
Reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle hardware for human spaceflight
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Structural design of metallic components and assemblies, Vehicle load path distribution and strength assessment, Material selection and manufacturing techniques, 3D CAD modeling and integration, GD&T analysis, Test planning and execution
Preferred skills
Finite element analysis and hand calculations, Cryogenic environment design considerations, Full product lifecycle management, Composite structure fabrication, Classical hand analysis methods, Structural analysis codes (Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer)
Technologies
Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5+, Windchill 10, Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer
Responsibilities
Design and analyze primary/secondary structures, Create 3D models and interface control documents, Provide manufacturing and production support, Guide hardware integration, Conduct subsystem tests and data reduction, Develop test plans and specifications, Manage activity schedule and budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC