Senior Structures Design Engineer- Lunar Permanence

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, working on Blue Moon landers and related products. The selected candidate will use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight, working directly with NASA and other partners in the Human Landing System Sustaining Lunar Development program.

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
• Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Provide manufacturing and production support for hardware.
• Provide technical guidance for integration.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts.
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for flight hardware development.
• Work with vertically‑integrated teams responsible for materials and manufacturing processes to produce world‑class aerospace hardware.
• Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data.
• Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• 7+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas:
• Structural design of metallic components and assemblies.
• Vehicle load path distribution, and first‑order strength assessment and sizing.
• Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
• Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

• Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
• Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic operating environment.
• Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
• Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures.
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s etc.).
• Familiarity with analysis codes:
  Nastran, ANSYS, Opti Struct, Abaqus, Hyper Mesh, Hypersizer.

CA applicants: $ – $. CO applicants: $ – $. WA applicants: $ – $. Other site ranges may differ.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee or asylum seeker.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires presence on a military installation.
• Additional requirements for drivers and maritime roles as applicable.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% match, and Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Additional bonus programs subject to company discretion.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We hire and promote people based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and foster a workplace of trust, equality, and teamwork. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms, regardless of protected status.

Blue Origin will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Applicants seeking information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring reasonable accommodation may contact  Please do not include personal medical information in your request.