Design Engineer III, Structural/Mechanical GSE

We're looking for an engineer with established design and analysis expertise, strong drawing and modeling proficiency, and a genuine doer mindset - someone eager to put boots on the ground, stand behind their designs, and ensure successful implementation. If you enjoy seeing your ideas transform from CAD models to field-ready hardware, this position offers the right blend of design ownership and hands-on engineering.

- Relocation provided - Travel expected up to 20% of the time - Interviews will include a technical assessment

- Own end-to-end design development of structures and tooling, from product definition through operational handover - Create detailed designs and bills of materials through 3D CAD models and 2D drawing packages to industry standards (ASME Y14.5) - Perform structural and mechanical analysis using FEA software and hand calculations; author analysis reports describing load cases, factors of safety, and margins - Contribute to system safety analyses such as Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and similar - Develop and present technical design reviews for assigned projects - Define hardware testing scope and configurations, including non-destructive evaluation, proof testing, operational testing, and weld inspection - Develop activation and commissioning plans, and lead installation and commissioning activities in the field - Maintain design authority throughout fabrication, working closely with vendors and manufacturing teams, resolving technical issues during field integration - Serve as technical point of contact for assigned projects across various lifecycle phases - Provide schedule, hours, and budget input to leadership; manage your own project scope and timelines to deliver on program needs

- B.S. degree in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution - 3-7 years of experience designing and developing structural and/or mechanical tooling, or industrial equipment through the product life cycle - Demonstrated ability to own a design from concept through commissioning with minimal oversight - Advanced experience using CAD and FEA software (Creo/NX and ANSYS preferred) - Strong drawing and modeling proficiency, including detail and assembly drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) - Experience designing and analyzing steel and aluminum welded structures - Familiarity with industry codes and standards for structural equipment and tooling (e.g., ASME B30.20/BTH-1, OSHA, AISC-360, ASCE-7, Aluminum Design Manual) - Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes (milling, turning, cutting, welding) and ability to design for fabrication - Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects - Willingness to travel up to 20% to support hardware installation, troubleshooting, testing, and vendor support - 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.

- M.S. degree in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering - Hands-on experience constructing or repairing mechanical components and systems, acquired through personal pursuits or professional experience - Experience designing structural equipment/tooling for aerospace, propulsion, or other heavy industrial applications - Experience designing and analyzing hydraulic and pneumatic mechanical systems - Working knowledge of mechanical components beyond basic structures (motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings) - Fundamental understanding of ASME B31.3 for Process Piping - Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis - Experience leading cross-discipline design reviews and verification processes - Experience with PDM/PLM version control systems

- Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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