BLUE ORIGIN
BLUE ORIGIN
BLUE ORIGIN is an aerospace and defense company focused on space exploration and the development of reusable launch vehicles. Founded by Jeff Bezos, the company aims to expand human activity into space while helping preserve Earth by pursuing new energy and material resources and relocating industries beyond the planet. Its partially and fully reusable systems are designed for civil, commercial, and defense customers, with an emphasis on safety and cost-effective access to space.

Senior Structural Engineer, New Glenn - Blue Origin Onsite

Design and analyze primary and secondary structures for Blue Origin’s reusable New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. Support production, integration, quality, and mission operations.

Description

  • Design and assess primary and secondary structures, including composite and metallic parts and integrated assemblies
  • Coordinate structural interfaces with subsystem teams
  • Provide on-site manufacturing and production support, with travel as required
  • Maintain production quality and resolve hardware nonconformances
  • Support configuration development and engineering trade studies
  • Review analyses for designers and junior analysts covering stress, stability, fracture, and standard methods
  • Work with cross-functional teams to select aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers
  • Advance enterprise analysis capabilities through automation for model creation, strength checks, and report generation
  • Track and communicate schedules, budgets, and technical progress
  • Mentor and support junior engineers
  • Find opportunities to improve operations and reduce costs
  • Contribute to the development and operation of the reusable New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least seven years of related experience
  • Background designing metallic structures and assemblies for launch vehicles, aircraft, or comparable applications, including load-path distribution, preliminary strength assessment, and sizing
  • Expertise in structural analysis using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis
  • Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing methods
  • Advanced knowledge of finite element modeling, including boundary conditions, bolted joints, contact, and verification techniques
  • Strong mechanical design capability with commercial CAD tools such as Creo
  • Proficiency in creating and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing analyses under ASME Y14.5
  • U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residence, or lawful admission as a refugee or asylee is required
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build consensus preferred
  • Advanced engineering degree preferred
  • Experience with Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, or HyperSizer preferred
  • Experience developing production manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability preferred
  • Knowledge of systems engineering, fabrication and integration, and quality-control practices preferred
  • Successful completion of applicable background checks

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off annually, based on scheduled weekly hours
  • Up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Benefits and bonuses may vary by role type, job level, individual contribution, and company discretion

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