Structural Engineer II - New Glenn

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis 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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and installation of New Glenn Base Heat Shield structural hardware! You will work closely with analysts, materials engineers, procurement specialists, and manufacturing teams to deliver a highly optimized structural assembly for integration onto the vehicle. This role specifically supports our Stage Integration Engineering team, ensuring seamless assembly and integration of the rocket stages to meet our rigorous performance and safety standards.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

· Relocation assistance is available for this position.

· This role may require up to 25% travel to support supplier visits, integration activities, and cross-site collaboration.

· This role may support 2nd shift (evenings) or weekend shifts on an as-needed basis to meet program milestones.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Primary responsibility: Full design engineering ownership of New Glenn flight hardware, from concept through integration and launch.

· Provide general build support engineering through the disposition of non-conformances, identification of process improvements, and updates to engineering definition.

· Identify, develop, and implement opportunities for New Glenn upgrades and improvements.

· Create and modify drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.

· Collaborate with analysts, materials engineers, procurement specialists, and manufacturing teams to deliver optimized, ready-to-install structural hardware.

· Support stage integration activities to ensure seamless assembly and integration of rocket stages, meeting rigorous performance and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

· Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.

· 3+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.

· Experience on recently developed vehicles in one or more of the following areas: vehicle load path distribution and first-order strength assessment and sizing.

· Experience with material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.

· Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.

· Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

· Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships across multi-functional teams.

· 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.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill.

· Experience with responsible engineer ownership of aerospace hardware.

· Hot structures or Thermal Protection System (TPS) experience.

· Familiarity with structural bonding using silicone adhesives.

· Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.

· Experience with aerospace hardware design ownership from concept through production.

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, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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