Structural Design Engineer III - New Glenn Upper Stage

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 121,023 - 169,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to join our team focused on the development and operations of New Glenn, a next-gen heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. The role involves design, analysis, and testing of primary and secondary structures, where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce top-tier aerospace hardware.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of experience in structural design, using tools like Creo and Windchill.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• At least 5 years of structural design and analysis experience.
• Proficiency in engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of structures.
• Create documentation for flight hardware development.
• Support manufacturing and production.

Skills

Structural design and analysis

Proficiency in MS Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Finite element analysis tools

Job description

Application 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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low‑Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human‑capable.

As part of a small hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for design, analysis, development and testing of primary and secondary structures for New Glenn second stage. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn. In this role, you will take ownership of designs from concept through launch, perform initial sizing and detailed analysis, and work directly with our manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures.
• Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware.
• Provide manufacturing and production support.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.
• Work with cross‑functional teams selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world‑class aerospace hardware.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field.
• At least 5+ years industry experience in structural design and analysis of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Proficiency in business and engineering software (MS Office, Creo, Windchill, PLM, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
• Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic operating environment.
• Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark's etc.).
• Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, OptiStruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.

Base Pay Range

WA applicants: $121,023.00 – $169,432.20 (Other site ranges may differ).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four 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 other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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. For more information on "Know Your Rights", please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check.
• Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires time on a military installation.
• Required for certain job profiles: Drivers operating commercial motor vehicles meeting specified weight or hazardous material requirements may be subject to additional federal regulations.
• 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.