Senior Structural Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Short and long-term disability benefits

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to develop design solutions for large steel structures critical to space exploration. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the design, analysis, and construction of complex structures. They should be skilled in utilizing FEA tools and managing projects through fabrication and installation phases. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the future of space travel and support innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience with large complex steel structural systems.
• Experience in designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections.
• Strong background in structural and mechanical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural design solutions for large structural/mechanical systems.
• Provide FEA and hand-calcs for complex steel structures.
• Manage external design and fabrication partners throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Structural design solutions

FEA tools (STAAD, ANSYS)

Project lifecycle management

Steel structure analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural, civil or mechanical engineering

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer-Large Steel Structures page is loaded## Senior Structural Engineer-Large Steel Structureslocations: Space Coast, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R58108Application 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.**Senior Structural Engineer-Large Steel Structures**We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key structural ground systems for Blue Origin’s new launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) needed for Blue Origin’s giant rocket, New Glenn!Come and join us!This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!**Responsibilities:*** Develop structural design solutions for large structural/mechanical systems.* Provide 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.**Qualifications:*** Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in structural, civil, mechanical, or similar disciplines.* 10+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex steel structural systems (i.e. launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, oil/gas structures, movable structures, steel bridges and platforms, etc).* Experience in structural and mechanical analysis utilizing FEA tools (STAAD and ANSYS preferred).* Experience designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections.**Desired (not required):*** PE license (Structural).* Experience in STAAD/ANSYS.* 2+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience.* Experience reviewing analysis packages.**Culture Statement****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 for all positions: 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 (CDL drivers only), 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*** Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.* 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 .**Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation**Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.**California Applicant Privacy Notice**If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.