Aerospace Structural Engineer II: Space Launch Hardware

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the Seattle area is seeking a Structural Engineer II to support the 4-engine second stage of the New Glenn vehicle. You will design, plan, and execute structural tests and contribute to flight hardware design, coordinating tests and integrating data for ground and flight readiness.

The role requires proficiency in Creo and ANSYS, strong communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic team, with relocation and travel up to 10% expected. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience with complex structural systems.
• Direct experience executing production or qualification tests with emphasis on mechanical, structural, or fluid systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E).
• Good project management skills, including supplier management, scheduling, and production interfacing.
• Ability to utilize test instrumentation and control components.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and preliminary designs for test.
• Develop and maintain test documentation.
• Coordinate test readiness and execution, including test fixturing design, requirements validation, work order management, materials procurement, test setup and configuration, instrumentation, and manufacturing coordination.
• Operate as load control console operator during live test execution.
• Create and own the development and qualification test activities for your hardware.
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred).
• Deliver completed designs using best draft practices per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well documented analysis reports.
• Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Enforce safety standards throughout all test operations.

Skills

3D CAD (Creo Pro/E)

FEA (ANSYS)

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Project management

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo Pro/E

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in the Seattle area is seeking a Structural Engineer II to support the 4-engine second stage of the New Glenn vehicle. You will design, plan, and execute structural tests and contribute to flight hardware design, coordinating tests and integrating data for ground and flight readiness.

The role requires proficiency in Creo and ANSYS, strong communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic team, with relocation and travel up to 10% expected. A U.S.