Blue Origin

Structural Design Engineer Lead

Blue Origin$133K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years in structural design and analysis.
  • Experience with payload integration systems or similar structures.
  • Effective in customer-facing roles.
  • Proficient in CAD and FEA software, particularly CREO.
  • Possess TS/SCI Clearance or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical structure design for payload and cargo systems.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison for cargo customers.
  • Conduct detailed structural analysis and create engineering documentation.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams for design transition.
  • Ensure adherence to design requirements and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match up to 5%.
  • Paid parental leave and up to four weeks of PTO annually.
  • Access to stock options for all regular employees.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

Special Mentions:
  • Relocation provided
  • Travel expected up to 15% of the time
  • Interviews will include a technical assessment


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Lead the end-to-end design of mechanical structures for various payload and cargo systems.
  • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for cargo customers, translating their needs into actionable design requirements.
  • Perform detailed structural analysis (FEA) and create engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, integration, and test teams to ensure a seamless transition from design to production.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in structural design and analysis.
  • Direct experience with the design of payload integration systems or similar structures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a customer-facing role.
  • Proficiency in CAD and FEA software (CREO desired).
  • TS/SCI Clearance or ability to attain TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Experience leading design teams or mentoring junior engineers.
  • Hands-on experience with structural testing and data correlation.


Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check
  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • 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


Benefits
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of 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 (4) 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 enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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