Senior Manager, Structural Design for Space Facilities

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 158,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manager of Facilities Design Structural Engineering to lead a team responsible for the design and sustainment of high‑bay, launch‑site facilities in Florida. You will guide structural standards, oversee crane foundations, equipment supports, and load‑path verification, while coordinating with civil, electrical, and operations teams.

You will mentor engineers, manage external consultants, and ensure structural integrity under hurricane‑exposed conditions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive structural engineering experience in industrial or heavy facilities.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams with direct people management.
• Experience designing steel and concrete structures, foundations, crane-supporting structures.
• Active PE or SE license in at least one U.S. state; ability to obtain Florida licensure.
• Experience with IBC / ASCE 7 / ACI 318 / AISC 360; producing sealed construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of facility structural engineers and designers; set clear priorities, expectations, and career paths; foster a safety‑first culture.
• Own structural design for new buildings and expansions, including high‑bay manufacturing facilities, crane runways, and foundations.
• Oversee modifications, load‑path verification, and strengthening for new cranes and loads.
• Oversee structural sustainment engineering: condition assessments, repairs, and support to operations.
• Set design criteria and details including wind, hurricane, corrosion‑resistant design for coastal Florida sites.
• Serve as or supervise the engineer of record; review calculations, drawings, and shop drawings for quality and code compliance.
• Manage outside A/E consultants; define scope, reviews, and ensure schedule and budget.
• Plan workload and risks; coordinate with authorities for permits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Structural design

Industrial design

Code compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

PE or SE license

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manager of Facilities Design Structural Engineering to lead a team responsible for the design and sustainment of high‑bay, launch‑site facilities in Florida. You will guide structural standards, oversee crane foundations, equipment supports, and load‑path verification, while coordinating with civil, electrical, and operations teams.

You will mentor engineers, manage external consultants, and ensure structural integrity under hurricane‑exposed conditions.