Structural Design Engineer II - New Glenn
Core
Design, analyze, develop, test, and qualify structural subsystems for New Glenn's second stage and payload accommodations.
Role type
Senior IC structural design engineer (aerospace/launch vehicle)
Builds
Reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle components (metallic and composite structures)
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Space launch systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (hardware lifecycle management)
Required skills
Structural design (metallic and composite), FEA analysis, CAD modeling, hand calculations, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T), material selection, manufacturing process knowledge, supplier management, test planning and execution, configuration management, technical documentation, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Top Secret security clearance, dynamic separation systems design, vehicle load path distribution, skin-stringer and sandwich panel design, rapid development techniques, industry standard analysis codes (Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer), automated fiber placement (AFP) and tape laying (ATL), large-scale out-of-autoclave composite fabrication, manufacturing process development for production, systems engineering practices, Design of Experiments (DOE)
Technologies
Creo, Windchill, ANSYS, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer
Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements to integration; design and analyze primary and secondary structures; perform trade studies and concept development; build 3D models and interface control documents; develop test plans and specifications; provide technical guidance to manufacturing and integration teams; manage suppliers and component specifications; conduct and analyze tests; mentor other engineers; resolve hardware discrepancies; present technical content to customers; perform access studies and clearance analyses.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC