Senior Structural Engineer — Production & Sustaining (Space)

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 15%

Technical assessment during interview

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior structural engineer to own design, analysis, and qualification of supporting structures for New Glenn's second stage and payload accommodations. You will drive manufacturability improvements, lead design reviews, and mentor junior staff to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight.

This role emphasizes collaboration across design, manufacturing, and mission operations, with emphasis on GD&T standards and ASME guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with 5–8+ years in aircraft/spacecraft structures.
• Hands-on experience with hardware in production or test environments.
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo/Windchill) and FEA software.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of pressurized and unpressurized launch vehicle structures.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, assemblies, and interface control documents.
• Plan structural sizing using hand calculations and FEA.
• Resolve manufacturing nonconformances and support MRB.
• Develop structural test plans and participate in test readiness reviews.
• Mentor level 1-2 engineers and communicate status to leadership.

Skills

CAD (Creo/Windchill)

FEA tools

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Written and verbal communication

Leadership within projects

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior structural engineer to own design, analysis, and qualification of supporting structures for New Glenn's second stage and payload accommodations. You will drive manufacturability improvements, lead design reviews, and mentor junior staff to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight.

This role emphasizes collaboration across design, manufacturing, and mission operations, with emphasis on GD&T standards and ASME guidelines.