Senior Structural Engineer - New Glenn

Application close date: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 spaceflightThis 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 small, hardworking, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of tanks for New Glenn Stage 1 (GS1). Employees will work with the Director of the Stage 1 Tanks team.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to build the road to space. Passion for our mission and vision is requiredResponsibilities:Structural design and configuration of launch vehicle pressurized and unpressurized structures, including interfaces.Perform detailed design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures.Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies with emphasis in manufacturability and cost reduction.Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardwareProvide technical mentorship for integrationAbility to travel 0%-20% of the year to Suppliers and Manufacturing Facility in FL to support manufacturing as needed.Lead configuration development and trade studies.Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardwareDevelop component specifications and support supply chain in selecting suppliers.Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data.Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineersFind opportunities for improvements and operational cost savingsMinimum Qualifications:Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 8+ years of related experienceExperience on launch vehicles, aircraft or similar. Hands on experience with hardware

Created: 2025-12-29