Structures Design Engineer III - Shepard

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. The New Shepard team is headquartered in Kent, WA. This role is part of our reusable suborbital rocket system that takes astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line.

This position involves design, analysis, development and testing of primary and secondary structures from concept through launch. You will work with manufacturing teams to ensure hardware integration and will directly impact safe, repeatable spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

• Lead the design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including metallic pieces, weldments and integrated assemblies.
• Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Provide technical guidance for manufacturing and general liaison engineering support.
• Coach, mentor and assist junior engineers.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts.
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware.
• Work with vertically integrated teams responsible for materials and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Identify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings.

• B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience.
• Experience on aircraft or launch vehicles in structural design, load path distribution, material selection, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency in structural analysis, including hand calculations and finite element analysis.
• Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs.
• Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership.
• Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
• Strong written and computer skills.
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

• Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic environment.
• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5+, Windchill 10.
• Knowledge of welded structures.
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s).
• Familiarity with analysis codes:
  Nastran, ANSYS, Opti Struct, Abaqus, Hyper Mesh, Hypersizer.

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• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Potential bonuses contingent on company discretion.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. All qualified applicants receive equal opportunities for hire and promotion, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, foreign national granted asylum, or refugee.

• Standard Background Check required for all positions.
• Additional checks may be required for specific job profiles.