Senior Civil/Structural Engineer, Ground Test Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,023 - 169,432; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer III for Ground System Test Engineering and Development in the Greater Seattle Area. You will design and analyze civil structures, foundations, and test stand components, ensuring safety and reliability under extreme loads during rocket engine testing.

You will develop 3D models and drawings, lead structural assessments, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to bring facilities from concept to activation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of civil/structural engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with STAAD or equivalent software.
• Experience creating construction drawings and 3D models with Creo.
• Ability to own structural deliverables with minimal oversight.
• PE license in Alabama, Washington, Texas, or Florida or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and structural analysis and design for test stand foundations, structural frames, thrust structures, anchor systems, and supports for loads from rocket engine testing.
• Develop foundation designs (spread footings, mats, deep foundations) with soil-structure interaction studies.
• Design structural steel systems and embedded anchor systems per AISC/ASCE standards; produce reports.
• Develop 3D models and construction drawings using Creo; coordinate with drafting team.
• Collaborate with project managers and contractors to ensure design intent during construction; support RFIs and non-conformance disposition.

Skills

Structural analysis

Technical ownership

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

STAAD

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer III for Ground System Test Engineering and Development in the Greater Seattle Area. You will design and analyze civil structures, foundations, and test stand components, ensuring safety and reliability under extreme loads during rocket engine testing.

You will develop 3D models and drawings, lead structural assessments, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to bring facilities from concept to activation.