Senior Structural Design Engineer

Overview

As part of a small, hardworking, passionate, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of structural subsystems for specific advanced concept vehicles. This role will directly impact spaceflight safety and requires dedicated commitment and attention to detail.

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting the mission to advance aerospace engineering workflows, standards, and manufacturable designs.

• Lead a design team through hardware design cycles and advise on technical design, analysis, qualification, testing, manufacturing, and integration activities
• Foster open communication and present to all levels of leadership
• Drive solutions forward and advise on problem resolution
• Own the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
• Design, analyze, develop, and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures
• Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
• Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
• Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for flight hardware development
• Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers
• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
• Participate in development and procurement of new equipment and tooling
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status
• Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers
• Identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings
• Work with spacecraft customers in a technical capacity
• Own spacecraft structural integration cycles
• Resolve hardware discrepancies and prepare technical content for internal and external customers
• Perform hand calculations and FEM analyses to report margins of safety
• Conduct access studies, loss of clearance analyses, and mission-specific requirement development
• Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration

• B.S. in engineering and 10+ years of experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aircraft structures
• Experience on recently developed spacecraft, launch vehicles, or aircraft vehicles in: vehicle load path distribution and sizing; integrating separation systems; material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques
• Experience in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce engineered products
• Understanding of core DFX principles with close integration with Manufacturing and Operations
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
• Experience with Model Based Definition (MBD) engineering release processes and ASME Y14.5 analysis
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41
• Structural design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA (ANSYS preferred)
• Ability to own hardware lifecycle from requirements through launch vehicle integration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Dynamic separation systems and interface design
• Rapid development techniques for integrated hardware with DFX philosophies
• Experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control

Compensation ranges vary by location: CA $–$; CO $–$; WA $–$. Other site ranges may differ.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, and Education Support Program
• Stock options for regular employees (minimum 20 hours/week)
• Paid time off up to four weeks per year plus holidays (14 company-paid holidays)
• Bonuses and eligibility details may vary; check with recruiter for more information

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and we maintain a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. A Know Your Rights notice is provided here.

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