Aerospace Structural Design Engineer II – Space Launch

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to contribute to the development and operations of the New Glenn program. You will own designs from concept through launch, sizing and analysis, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure successful integration of flight hardware.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models, drawings, test plans, and documentation while supporting cost, schedule, and cross-functional trade studies. Strong communication and engineering software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field
• At least 3+ years industry experience in structural design and analysis of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
• Proficiency in business and engineering software (i.e. MS Office, Creo, Windchill, PLM, etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures
• Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
• Provide manufacturing and production support
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
• Work with cross-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings

Skills

Communication skills

Engineering software proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

PLM

MS Office

Nastran

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to contribute to the development and operations of the New Glenn program. You will own designs from concept through launch, sizing and analysis, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure successful integration of flight hardware.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models, drawings, test plans, and documentation while supporting cost, schedule, and cross-functional trade studies. Strong communication and engineering software skills are essential.