Senior Structural Engineer – Spaceflight Vehicle Structures

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,188 - 203,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a senior structural engineer to lead design and analysis for a heavy‑lift launch vehicle upper stage. You will coordinate with subsystem teams, support manufacturing, and ensure quality across high‑stress hardware in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, performing FEM analyses, and driving manufacturability and cost‑saving improvements. U.S. work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience with launch vehicles or aerospace structures; load path distribution and strength assessment.
• Expertise in structural analysis using hand methods and FEA techniques.
• Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced FEM modeling skills (boundary conditions, bolts, contacts, verification).
• Strong CAD skills with Creo and ability to interpret ASME Y14.5 tolerances.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic pieces.
• Coordinate with subsystem teams on structural interfaces.
• Provide on-site manufacturing and production support; travel as needed.
• Ensure production quality and disposition of hardware nonconformances.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Perform analysis reviews for designers and junior analysts in stress, stability, and fracture analysis.
• Work with teams to select materials, processes, and suppliers.
• Develop enterprise analysis capabilities and automation tools for models and reports.
• Maintain and report activity schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Mentor junior engineers and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Structural analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD software (Creo)

FEM techniques

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Nastran

OptiStruct

LS‑Dyna

HyperMesh/Hypersizer

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a senior structural engineer to lead design and analysis for a heavy‑lift launch vehicle upper stage. You will coordinate with subsystem teams, support manufacturing, and ensure quality across high‑stress hardware in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, performing FEM analyses, and driving manufacturability and cost‑saving improvements. U.S. work authorization required.