Senior Structural Engineer, Spaceflight Structures

Blue Origin; Titusville (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

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior structural engineer to lead design and analysis of launch vehicle structures, including composites and metallic parts. The role focuses on coordinating with teams, guiding production, and ensuring quality for a high-rate aerospace environment.

You will apply classical and FEM methods, support manufacturability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cost-effective, safe hardware for spaceflight programs in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience with launch vehicles, aircraft or similar applications in structural design of metallic components and assemblies.
• Subject matter expertise in structural analysis using both classical hand-calculation methods and finite element analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
• Advanced understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods).
• Strong mechanical design skills using Creo.
• Strong skills with ASME Y14.5 GD&T interpretation and application.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate with other subsystem teams on structural interfaces.
• Provide on-site manufacturing and production support, including travel when needed.
• Ensure production quality and disposition of nonconformances.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Perform analysis reviews for designers and junior analysts in stress, stability, and fracture analysis.
• Collaborate with teams selecting materials, processes, and suppliers for aerospace hardware.
• Develop and improve enterprise analysis tools and automated reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and report on schedule and technical status.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Creo CAD

ASME Y14.5

FEM modeling

Materials selection

Manufacturing techniques

Leadership

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

Hypersizer

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior structural engineer to lead design and analysis of launch vehicle structures, including composites and metallic parts. The role focuses on coordinating with teams, guiding production, and ensuring quality for a high-rate aerospace environment.

You will apply classical and FEM methods, support manufacturability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cost-effective, safe hardware for spaceflight programs in a collaborative culture.