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Full-Time

Lunar Tanks Manufacturing Engineer

Level III

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Senior, Expert

Florida, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Agile
Communications
JIRA
Confluence
FEM/FEA
Requirements
  • B.S./B.A. degree in mechanical, structural, civil, or aerospace engineering w/ 8+ years of manufacturing experience in the aerospace/aviation industry
  • Experience with Design for Manufacture/Integration principles
  • Substantial experience with Build/Flow creation and driving a product from concept to completion
  • Substantial experience with configuration management, requirements management processes, requirements change processes, risk management processes
  • Mechanical design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill or CATIA), hand calculations and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools.
  • Experience managing suppliers during design, procurement and build cycles of multi-million $ tooling and related components.
  • Extensive background in development, construction, and installation of complex structural and mechanical systems (e.g. launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, oil/gas, movable structures, spacecraft mechanical systems, lifting fixtures, multi-axis mechanical systems, automation, etc).
  • Understanding of mechanical and structural systems analysis methods and failure modes.
  • Significant experience in hardware manufacturing: assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, fabrication, machining, etc.
  • Experience in prioritizing hardware procurement and fabrication and communicating these priorities to the team
  • Proven ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Strong digital literacy (MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, and Agile Management tools such as Jira, Confluence or AirTable)
  • 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
  • Identify critical manufacturing processes & steps required for the assembly, integration, and testing of cryogenic tank & pressure vessel flight hardware
  • Develop/communicate Tooling/GSE concepts, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and perform initial sizing and proof of concept design
  • Create cost and schedule estimates to inform the Integrated Master Schedule and provide updates during task execution
  • Drive Manufacturing Engineering through, supporting Build & Flow development, process, and manufacturing development needs
  • Generate requirements and Interface Control Models (ICMs) for Tooling/GSE and the facility
  • Perform trades with vehicle level and subsystem to design for manufacturing and operation
  • Write performance specifications, fabrication specifications, acceptance & test plans, maintenance plans, and Statement of Works for GSE & tooling projects that enable production
  • Be the technical manufacturing engineering focal for procurement of Tooling/GSE (Request for Proposal, Vendor selection, Design, Build, and Commissioning) while collaborating with RE’s (Responsible Engineers) and Project Managers to develop and execute procurement packages
  • Follow procured tools onto the floor and be the technical point of contact during development builds.

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 a few 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 not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability