Lead Structural Engineer, Industrial Facilities&Launch Sites

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Stock options

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Facilities Design Structural Engineer for our Florida operations. You will own structural engineering for buildings, foundations, and launch-site infrastructure at Cape Canaveral, ensuring safety, reliability, and buildability.

As the senior technical authority, you will review designs, mentor staff, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver facilities that perform under high-wind coastal conditions and align with spaceflight programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Active US PE license or ability to obtain Florida licensure.
• 15+ years in progressive structural design for industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as structural engineer of record and senior technical authority.
• Lead design for industrial buildings, crane runways, and foundations.
• Perform structural analysis for gravity, wind, seismic, and crane loading.
• Prepare and seal calculations, drawings, and specs; ensure code compliance.
• Mentor engineers and review work of internal and external teams.

Skills

PE license

15+ years experience

Structural design

Leadership & mentoring

Code compliance

Sealed calculations

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

PE license in US

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

RISA

SAP2000

ETABS

STAAD

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Facilities Design Structural Engineer for our Florida operations. You will own structural engineering for buildings, foundations, and launch-site infrastructure at Cape Canaveral, ensuring safety, reliability, and buildability.

As the senior technical authority, you will review designs, mentor staff, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver facilities that perform under high-wind coastal conditions and align with spaceflight programs.