Structural Engineer - Steel Structures, Level II
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Structural Engineer - Steel Structures, Level IIAs part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key structural ground systems for Blue Origin's launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You'll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin's giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4!
Responsibilities- Work under guidance of senior engineers, perform analysis and design tasks with oversight.
- Develop structural design solutions for large structural/mechanical systems under senior guidance.
- Perform FEA and hand‑calculations for steel structures.
- Support management of external design and fabrication partners, assist in overseeing equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, or a similar discipline.
- 3+ years experience with a strong background in design, analysis, and construction of large steel structural systems (e.g., steel towers, launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, oil & gas structures, movable structures, steel bridges and platforms).
- Experience in structural analysis utilizing FEA tools.
- Experience designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Structural Engineer (SE) license.
- Experience in STAAD, ANSYS, and SAP
2000. - Knowledge of civil engineering codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE, AISC, AWS).
- Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill.
- 1+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience.
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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- Benefits include:
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term…
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