Blue Origin
Structural Design Engineer III
– Blue Origin
Join us in shaping the future of spaceflight. The Structural Design Engineer III will design, analyze, develop, and test primary and secondary structures—including composites, metallic components, and integrated assemblies—for reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles.
Application Close Date:
Ongoing 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. This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) and will support Blue Origin’s mission by fostering innovation, driving engineering workflows of the future, and delivering manufacturable, cost‑effective designs.
Responsibilities
Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware—conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification—generating drawings, interface control documents, and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware. Participate in subsystem‑level testing—including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis—and develop component specifications while managing suppliers.
Support configuration development and conduct trade studies.
Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and evaluate cost impacts.
Leverage engineering judgement to quickly design and produce non‑flight, proof‑of‑concept hardware for fast‑moving research and development projects.
Participate in a small, agile team and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
5+ years of proven technical experience designing aerospace or equivalent mechanical/structural systems within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.
Experience in component modeling and structural analysis.
Knowledge and practical application of all basic engineering fields—mechanisms, fluids, electrical, software, etc.
Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques, as well as assembly, integration, and qualification testing.
Strong mechanical design, integration, and analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred).
Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks.
Proficient technical communication—written, visual, and verbal—across a wide audience.
Maintains clarity and composure under pressure in dynamic environments.
Provides solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, referencing and applying company policies and procedures.
Demonstrates strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills, prioritizing multiple concurrent issues and communicating effectively with customers.
Proficient in identifying and resolving non‑conformances, training, and mentoring others through best practices and problem‑solving techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of manufacturing.
Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for aerospace systems.
Demonstrated track record in full lifecycle management of mechanical systems and components within aerospace or a related field.
Experience in operation, design, acceptance testing, or refurbishment of crewed (human‑occupied) vehicles in aerospace, land, or marine environments.
Compensation Range CO applicants: $107,707.00 – $150,789.45; WA applicants: $117,498.00 – $164,497.20.
Other Site Ranges May Differ Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. Some applicants may not align perfectly with every desired qualification, yet may still be the right fit for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylum seeker.
Background Check
Blue’s Standard Background Check (required for all positions).
Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check for positions that may require one at a military installation.
Commercial Motor Vehicle driver checks for GVW ≥ 10,001 lbs., hazardous materials transport, or other CDL‑related requirements.
Merchant Mariner Credential for applicable roles, including pre‑employment and random drug testing and DOT physical.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours; up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus incentive program for individual contributions and company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; check with your recruiter for details.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We promote advancement based on qualifications, performance, and ability. We uphold a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork while ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants seeking information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Application Close Date:
Ongoing 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. This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) and will support Blue Origin’s mission by fostering innovation, driving engineering workflows of the future, and delivering manufacturable, cost‑effective designs.
Responsibilities
Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.
Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware—conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification—generating drawings, interface control documents, and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware. Participate in subsystem‑level testing—including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis—and develop component specifications while managing suppliers.
Support configuration development and conduct trade studies.
Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and evaluate cost impacts.
Leverage engineering judgement to quickly design and produce non‑flight, proof‑of‑concept hardware for fast‑moving research and development projects.
Participate in a small, agile team and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
5+ years of proven technical experience designing aerospace or equivalent mechanical/structural systems within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.
Experience in component modeling and structural analysis.
Knowledge and practical application of all basic engineering fields—mechanisms, fluids, electrical, software, etc.
Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques, as well as assembly, integration, and qualification testing.
Strong mechanical design, integration, and analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred).
Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks.
Proficient technical communication—written, visual, and verbal—across a wide audience.
Maintains clarity and composure under pressure in dynamic environments.
Provides solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, referencing and applying company policies and procedures.
Demonstrates strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills, prioritizing multiple concurrent issues and communicating effectively with customers.
Proficient in identifying and resolving non‑conformances, training, and mentoring others through best practices and problem‑solving techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of manufacturing.
Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for aerospace systems.
Demonstrated track record in full lifecycle management of mechanical systems and components within aerospace or a related field.
Experience in operation, design, acceptance testing, or refurbishment of crewed (human‑occupied) vehicles in aerospace, land, or marine environments.
Compensation Range CO applicants: $107,707.00 – $150,789.45; WA applicants: $117,498.00 – $164,497.20.
Other Site Ranges May Differ Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. Some applicants may not align perfectly with every desired qualification, yet may still be the right fit for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylum seeker.
Background Check
Blue’s Standard Background Check (required for all positions).
Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check for positions that may require one at a military installation.
Commercial Motor Vehicle driver checks for GVW ≥ 10,001 lbs., hazardous materials transport, or other CDL‑related requirements.
Merchant Mariner Credential for applicable roles, including pre‑employment and random drug testing and DOT physical.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours; up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus incentive program for individual contributions and company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; check with your recruiter for details.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We promote advancement based on qualifications, performance, and ability. We uphold a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork while ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants seeking information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
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