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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 diverse 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-liftorbital launch vehicle capable ofroutinelycarrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar,and beyond.Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designedfrom the beginningto be human-capable. As part of a small, hardworking, passionate, diverse, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of structural subsystems for New Glenn's second stage and payload accommodations. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include: Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle Design, analyze, develop, and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities Support configuration development and trade studies Take ownership of test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and authoring of test reports Work with cross-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware Develop component specifications and manage suppliers 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 other engineers Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings Work with spacecraft customers in a technical capacity Own spacecraft structural integration cycles Drive hardware discrepancies to resolution Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers Complete hand calc and FEM analyses to report margins of safety for primary and secondary aerospace structures Perform access studies, loss of clearance analyses, vehicle clocking studies, and develop solutions to mission unique requirements Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 6 years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures 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 recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas: Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing Skin-stringer and sandwich panel design Material selection, compat