Structural Engineer III - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage

$111,690 - $156,366/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Structural Engineer III position at Blue Origin focuses on the design and development of structural systems for the New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. This role involves complete ownership of hardware from conceptual design to flight, ensuring the safety and reliability of human spaceflight. The engineer will work within a collaborative and inclusive environment, applying technical expertise and leadership skills to contribute to the mission of making space accessible to millions.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire design cycle of structural subsystems, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification.
• Generate and release 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents.
• Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) of primary and secondary aerospace structures.
• Plan and execute development and qualification test activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to achieve system-wide optimized design, manufacturing, and operations execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or automotive structures.
• Demonstrated examples of primary structure release and qualification.
• Hands-on experience with metallic part fabrication.
• Strong mechanical design skills using 3D CAD software.
• Experience with classical aerospace structures analysis techniques, e.g. Bruhn, Roarks, Niu.
• Familiarity with GD&T and drawing standards to ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with development and/or qualification testing (test requirements, setup/configuration, test predictions, test conduct/monitoring, etc.).
• Familiarity with composite and metallic manufacturing techniques.
• Familiarity with bonded and bolted joint design, mechanics, and relevant analysis techniques.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with composite part fabrication.
• Proficiency with Creo Parametric.
• Familiarity with FEA codes, e.g. Ansys, HyperMesh/Optistruct, or Abaqus.
• Experience with optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $111,690.00-$156,366.00 for WA applicants.
• Ongoing applications accepted until the requisition is closed.