Senior Structural Engineer – New Glenn at Blue Origin
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth
We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion
Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond
Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, engineers, you will design structures for various spaceflight systems
You will share in the team’s impact on the design of the Stage 1 Tank
The team is hiring Structural Design Engineers at levels 2, 3 and 4 which vary in professional experience and skills
Candidates experience and qualifications will establish level
Employees will collaborate with the Manager of Mechanical, Materials & Structural Engineering within the Stage 1 Tanks team.Responsibilities:Lead engineering scope to close including planning, detailed design, engineering release, procurement, and test.Ownership of the entire design cycle of components, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, build, development testing, and qualification.Develop, release, and maintain a full CAD and drawing engineering definition package.Support procurement activities to support vehicle build schedules.Support integrated test objectives, data review, and reporting.Perform or facilitate emergent analysis for non-conformances.Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.Work with multi-functional teams across multiple work sites that include design, analysis, materials, processes, structures, fluids, systems, procurement, and manufacturing.Minimum Qualifications: B.S
degree or higher in mechanical, structural, or other relevant engineering field.5-10+ years in professional engineering experience.Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, stress/strain, statics, and finite element analysis.Experience with large primary or secondary structures.Experience with material selection, compatibility, and metallic manufacturing techniques & product forms (e.g
sheet metal, machining, etc).Familiarity with tolerance, GD&T and design for manufacturability.Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.Strong product data management (PDM) skills (e.g
Windchill, TeamCenter, etc).Hands on experience with hardware “on the production floor” and/or “in service”Ability to travel 0%-20% of the year to Suppliers and Manufacturing Facility in FL to support manufacturing as needed.Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.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 asylumPreferred Qualifications: Ability to work independently driving engineering from conceptual to released engineering and flight hardware.Experience designing for manufacturability and value engineering, with focus on cost reduction and build time hour optimization.Experience with FEA analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna.Familiarity with buckling, fatigue and/or fracture failure modesExperience in risk management and consolidation of technical data for presentation to senior leadership.Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of 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.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws
For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion
Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond
Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, engineers, you will design structures for various spaceflight systems
You will share in the team’s impact on the design of the Stage 1 Tank
The team is hiring Structural Design Engineers at levels 2, 3 and 4 which vary in professional experience and skills
Candidates experience and qualifications will establish level
Employees will collaborate with the Manager of Mechanical, Materials & Structural Engineering within the Stage 1 Tanks team.Responsibilities:Lead engineering scope to close including planning, detailed design, engineering release, procurement, and test.Ownership of the entire design cycle of components, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, build, development testing, and qualification.Develop, release, and maintain a full CAD and drawing engineering definition package.Support procurement activities to support vehicle build schedules.Support integrated test objectives, data review, and reporting.Perform or facilitate emergent analysis for non-conformances.Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.Work with multi-functional teams across multiple work sites that include design, analysis, materials, processes, structures, fluids, systems, procurement, and manufacturing.Minimum Qualifications: B.S
degree or higher in mechanical, structural, or other relevant engineering field.5-10+ years in professional engineering experience.Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, stress/strain, statics, and finite element analysis.Experience with large primary or secondary structures.Experience with material selection, compatibility, and metallic manufacturing techniques & product forms (e.g
sheet metal, machining, etc).Familiarity with tolerance, GD&T and design for manufacturability.Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.Strong product data management (PDM) skills (e.g
Windchill, TeamCenter, etc).Hands on experience with hardware “on the production floor” and/or “in service”Ability to travel 0%-20% of the year to Suppliers and Manufacturing Facility in FL to support manufacturing as needed.Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.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 asylumPreferred Qualifications: Ability to work independently driving engineering from conceptual to released engineering and flight hardware.Experience designing for manufacturability and value engineering, with focus on cost reduction and build time hour optimization.Experience with FEA analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna.Familiarity with buckling, fatigue and/or fracture failure modesExperience in risk management and consolidation of technical data for presentation to senior leadership.Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of 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.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws
For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.California
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