Structural Engineer II - Launch Vehicle Structures

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,201 - 138,880; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Structural Engineer II to join the New Glenn program in the Greater Seattle Area. You will design and analyze primary and secondary structures for a high-rate aerospace vehicle, build 3D models and drawings, and work with manufacturing to ensure successful hardware integration.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 2+ years of experience in structural design for launch vehicles or similar applications, proficiency in Creo, and knowledge of FEA tools and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years of related experience.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Experience with launch vehicles, aircraft, or similar structural design.
• Experience with metallic components, load path distribution, and strength sizing.
• Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong understanding of structural design and analysis fundamentals.
• Proficient in Creo for mechanical design.
• Ability to perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FE methods.
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of primary and secondary structures.
• Create 3D models, part drawings, assemblies, and interface control documents.
• Coordinate with other subsystem teams on the design of structural interfaces.
• Provide on-site manufacturing and production support.
• Ensure production quality and disposition hardware nonconformances.
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Work with teams selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers.
• Develop and purchase new equipment and tooling.
• Maintain activity schedule, budget and technical status.
• Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.

Skills

Structural design

Finite element analysis

Creo CAD

Material selection

Launch vehicles

Engineering documentation

Interface control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

Hypersizer

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Structural Engineer II to join the New Glenn program in the Greater Seattle Area. You will design and analyze primary and secondary structures for a high-rate aerospace vehicle, build 3D models and drawings, and work with manufacturing to ensure successful hardware integration.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 2+ years of experience in structural design for launch vehicles or similar applications, proficiency in Creo, and knowledge of FEA tools and GD&T.