Full-Time

Process Development Engineer III

New Glenn Composite Structures

Posted on 9/10/2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin

10,001+ employees

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Aerospace
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$103.2k - $144.5kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Florida, USA

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Material Science, Chemical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience working with aircraft, marine, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Experienced with fabrication and inspection of composite primary structures for aerospace.
  • Experience with industry standard mechanical and physical property test methods for the characterization of structural composite materials.
  • Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Support design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary composite structures
  • Establish inspection and acceptance criteria for composite structures
  • Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
  • Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
  • Provide technical guidance for integration and refurbishment
  • Provide manufacturing and production support
  • Support configuration development and trade studies
  • Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
  • Work with cross-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware
  • Develop material 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

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience several minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin is also developing advanced rocket engines and exploring opportunities in lunar landers, which could diversify its offerings and revenue streams. The company's goal is to lead in commercial space travel while contributing to advancements in aerospace technology.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$112.9M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Blue Origin's partnership with NASA boosts its credibility in lunar missions.
  • The New Glenn rocket's upcoming launch could expand Blue Origin's market reach.
  • Growing interest in space tourism presents significant revenue opportunities for Blue Origin.

What critics are saying

  • Delays in New Glenn's launch could impact Blue Origin's market competitiveness.
  • High ticket prices may limit the customer base for space tourism.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX poses a threat to Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin focuses on reusable rockets, reducing space travel costs significantly.
  • The company offers unique suborbital space tourism experiences with its New Shepard rocket.
  • Blue Origin develops advanced rocket engines, enhancing control and efficiency in space travel.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

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