Structural Design Engineer Iii

Blue Origin

Base: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 for wa applicants;...
Not specified (assume hybrid/remote based on industry norms unless otherwise indicated)
Bs in mechanical or structural engineering
3-5+ years professional engineering experience
Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials
Blue Origin is seeking a Structural Design Engineer III to support the development of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. The role requires a strong background in mechanical and structural engineering, focusing on designing and analyzing structures for spaceflight systems

Job Summary

  • This role supports the development of New Glenn, a fully reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed to carry people and payloads to space.
  • Engineers will own the entire design cycle of structure components, including conceptual design, trade studies, structural analysis, build, and qualification testing.
  • The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching up to 5%, and up to four weeks of paid time off annually.

Matching Summary

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Blue Origin is seeking a Structural Design Engineer III to support the development of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. The role requires a strong background in mechanical and structural engineering, focusing on designing and analyzing structures for spaceflight systems.

Salary

Base: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 for WA applicants; Other site ranges may differ; Bonus amounts not guaranteed

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BS in mechanical or structural engineering
  • 3-5+ years professional engineering experience
  • Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software and PDM systems
  • Knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturability
  • Hands-on hardware production floor experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience designing large primary structures
  • Familiarity with Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna
  • Background in buckling, fatigue, and fracture analysis
  • Experience with value engineering and cost reduction
  • Ability to work independently on engineering projects
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for manufacturing support

Key Requirements

  • B.S. degree in mechanical, structural, or relevant field
  • 3-5+ years of professional engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status, or refugee/asylee status required

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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