Blue Origin

Structural Engineer - Large Steel Structures, Level III

Blue Origin$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or similar disciplines.
  • 7+ years of experience in design/analysis/construction of large, complex steel structures.
  • Proficient in structural and mechanical analysis using FEA tools.
  • Experienced with designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections.
  • Familiar with civil engineering codes and standards (e.g. IBC, ASCE, AISC, AWS).
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legally admitted into the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design efforts for structural subsystems and resolve technical challenges.
  • Provide structural design solutions for large mechanical systems.
  • Perform and review FEA and hand calculations for complex steel structures.
  • Manage external design and fabrication partners through project lifecycle.
  • Oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
  • Education Support Program for further learning.
  • Stock Options available for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Generous paid time off with up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Structural Engineer - Large Steel Structures, Level III

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key structural ground systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems, independently resolve technical challenges.

  • Own and deliver structural design solutions for large structural/mechanical systems.

  • Independently perform and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex steel structures.

  • Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, and oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation.

Minimum Qualifications (required):

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, or similar disciplines.

  • 7+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex steel structural systems (e.g. steel towers, launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, oil & gas structures, movable structures, steel bridges and platforms, etc).

  • Experience in structural and mechanical analysis utilizing FEA tools.

  • Experience designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections.

  • Knowledge of civil engineering codes and standards (e.g. IBC, ASCE, AISC, AWS, etc)

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired (not required):

  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering, or closely related field.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.

  • Structural Engineer (SE) license.

  • Experience in STAAD, ANSYS, and SAP2000.

  • Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill.

  • 2+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience.

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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2000

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