Sr Structural Design Engineer - New Glenn

Blue Origin

Base: $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 (co); $145,188.00 ...
10+ years aircraft or launch vehicle experience
Vehicle load path distribution and strength assessment
Composite and metallic design fundamentals
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed for human spaceflight

Job Summary

  • This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed for human spaceflight.
  • The successful candidate will lead a design team through frequent hardware cycles, taking ownership of the full lifecycle from requirements definition to integration.
  • Blue Origin offers competitive compensation ranging from $133,500 to over $203,000 depending on location, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed for human spaceflight.

Salary

Base: $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 (CO); $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 (WA); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) up to 5% match, paid parental leave, education support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years aircraft or launch vehicle experience
  • Vehicle load path distribution and strength assessment
  • Composite and metallic design fundamentals
  • Bolted joint design and analysis
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (ASME Y14.5)
  • CAD tools Creo/Windchill and FEA ANSYS
  • Full hardware lifecycle ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Dynamic separation systems interface design
  • Automated fiber placement fabrication expertise
  • Out-of-autoclave large-scale composite structures
  • Optimization and Design of Experiments methods
  • Systems engineering practices knowledge
  • Rapid development techniques for hardware

Key Requirements

  • Minimum B.S. degree in engineering
  • 10+ years experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee status required
  • Top Secret Clearance eligibility may be required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, Green Card, or refugee/asylee status

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