Senior Structural & Mechanical Engineer – Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking engineers to design, analyze, develop and test primary and secondary structures for spaceflight hardware, including composites and metallic assemblies. You will build 3D models, create interface control documents, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure flawless hardware integration throughout the full product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on involvement from concept through launch, with rigorous attention to safety, quality and cost targets, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering.
• Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in structural design and sizing.
• Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to earn trust and work within an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
• Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Provide technical guidance for integration and liaison engineering support.
• Coach, mentor and assist junior engineers.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts.
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for flight hardware development.
• Work with vertically-integrated teams responsible for materials and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Structural design

3D CAD

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5+

Windchill 10

Nastran

ANSYS

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Hypersizer

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking engineers to design, analyze, develop and test primary and secondary structures for spaceflight hardware, including composites and metallic assemblies. You will build 3D models, create interface control documents, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure flawless hardware integration throughout the full product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on involvement from concept through launch, with rigorous attention to safety, quality and cost targets, and