Structures Design Engineer for Lunar Permanence

3 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Structures Design Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin, working on our Lunar Permanence program. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing structural and mechanical subsystems for our lunar lander product lines.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in the entire design cycle of structural and mechanical subsystems, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification.
  • Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents.
  • Document assembly and testing of development and flight hardware.
  • Participate in subsystem-level testing, including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
  • Develop component specifications and manage suppliers.
  • Provide manufacturing and production support.
  • Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
  • Work with multi-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of a B.S. Degree in engineering.
  • Must be able to graduate and start on or before August 2025.
  • 0-1 year of experience in Design Engineering.
  • Familiarity with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
  • Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
  • Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • 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 Qualifications
  • Ability to work independently driving engineering from conceptual to released engineering and flight hardware.
  • Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
  • Expertise with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus.
  • Awareness of metallic and composite design and analysis considerations.
  • Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.
  • Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.
  • Experienced with the fabrication of composite primary structures for aerospace.
  • Experience working in a multi-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
  • Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production.
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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

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, gender, 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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.



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