Senior Space Structures Engineer – Lunar Vehicle Design

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, Florida seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead the design of primary and secondary spacecraft structures. You will create and maintain 3D models, detail parts and ICDs, define load paths, and drive design maturity from concept through production, collaborating with materials, manufacturing and quality teams.

Requires a BS in engineering and 8+ years in aerospace/launch vehicle structures; proficiency with Creo, Windchill, and FE tools such as

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more areas: structural design of metallic components and assemblies; vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing; material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
• Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of primary and secondary structures, including metallic piece parts, composites, and integrated structural assemblies
• Define and mature the overall structural configuration, including load paths, joint locations, and major interfaces to meet performance, packaging, and mission requirements
• Create and maintain 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents (ICDs)
• Support configuration development and trade studies, evaluating design alternatives against structural, manufacturing, mass, and cost constraints
• Apply practical, manufacturable design approaches that balance performance, producibility, and cost
• Collaborate with vertically integrated teams - including materials, manufacturing, and quality - to ensure designs translate into world-class aerospace hardware
• Drive design maturity from concept through detailed design, release, and production support
• Ensure designs meet structural, thermal, and manufacturing requirements while adhering to program schedules

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

Windchill 10

Nastran

ANSYS

Optistruct

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Hypersizer

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, Florida seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead the design of primary and secondary spacecraft structures. You will create and maintain 3D models, detail parts and ICDs, define load paths, and drive design maturity from concept through production, collaborating with materials, manufacturing and quality teams.

Requires a BS in engineering and 8+ years in aerospace/launch vehicle structures; proficiency with Creo, Windchill, and FE tools such as