Senior Structural Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability

401(k) match

Education Support

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead major structural systems for ground support equipment at our Cape Canaveral LC-36 facilities. You will mentor junior staff and drive design standards across large aerospace structures.

You will perform FEA and hand-calculations, oversee fabrication, and manage external partners through the full lifecycle while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards for safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or similar.
• 10+ years designing and analyzing large steel structural systems.
• Experience with FEA and hand-calcs for complex structures.
• Experience with bolted/welded connections and relevant codes.
• Professional Engineer license and U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for major structural systems and mentor staff.
• Define and drive structural design solutions for large systems.
• Lead, perform, and review FEA and hand-calcs.
• Manage external design and fabrication partners through project lifecycle.

Skills

Structural engineering

FEA tools

Bolted and welded connections

Civil codes & standards

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

SAP2000

PTC Creo/Windchill

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a talented and hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key structural ground systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4!

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for major structural systems, mentor junior staff, drive design standards and best practices.
• Define and drive structural design solutions for large structural/mechanical systems.
• Lead, perform, and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex steel structures.
• Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, and oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, or similar disciplines.
• 10+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex steel structural systems (e.g. steel towers, launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, oil & gas structures, movable structures, steel bridges and platforms, etc).
• Experience in structural and mechanical analysis utilizing FEA tools.
• Experience designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections.
• Knowledge of civil engineering codes and standards (e.g. IBC, ASCE, AISC, AWS, etc).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 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.

Desired (not required)

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering, or closely related field.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Experience in STAAD, ANSYS, and SAP2000.
• Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill.
• 3+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• an Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here. Affir… Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Aff

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