Senior Space Structures Engineer – Launch Vehicle

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking a senior structural engineer to lead design analyses and production support for next‑gen launch vehicle structures. You will own complex FE analyses, coordinate with teams, and mentor junior engineers in a fast‑paced, safety‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in aerospace structures, strong CAD and FEA skills, and a track record of delivering robust hardware for high‑rate production.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering and 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience with launch vehicles, aircraft, or similar in structural design and load path distribution.
• Expertise in structural analysis using hand-calculation methods and FEM.
• Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
• Advanced FEM modeling skills (BCs, bolts, contacts, verifications).
• Strong CAD skills (Creo) and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• US citizen or eligible status (per regulations).

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic parts.
• Coordinate with subsystem teams on structural interfaces.
• Provide on-site manufacturing and production support, including travel.
• Ensure production quality and disposition nonconformances.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Perform analysis reviews for designers and junior analysts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on materials, processes, and suppliers.
• Develop tooling and automation for model creation, strength checks, and reports.
• Maintain activity schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEM methods

Coordinate teams

Mentor junior engineers

Materials & manufacturing

Design for manufacturability

Leadership

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Creo

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

Hypersizer

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking a senior structural engineer to lead design analyses and production support for next‑gen launch vehicle structures. You will own complex FE analyses, coordinate with teams, and mentor junior engineers in a fast‑paced, safety‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in aerospace structures, strong CAD and FEA skills, and a track record of delivering robust hardware for high‑rate production.