MK1 Sr. Design Engineer

About this role

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 spaceflight!   

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. 

Responsibilities include: • Lead the design of primary and secondary structures, including metallic piece parts, composites, and integrated structural assemblies • Define and mature the overall structural configuration, including load paths, joint locations, and major interfaces to meet performance, packaging, and mission requirements • Create and maintain 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents (ICDs) • Support configuration development and trade studies, evaluating design alternatives against structural, manufacturing, mass, and cost constraints • Apply practical, manufacturable design approaches that balance performance, producibility, and cost • Collaborate with vertically integrated teams — including materials, manufacturing, and quality — to ensure designs translate into world-class aerospace hardware • Drive design maturity from concept through detailed design, release, and production support • Ensure designs meet structural, thermal, and manufacturing requirements while adhering to program schedules

Qualifications: • Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering. • 8+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures. • Experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles in one or more of the following areas: • Structural design of metallic components and assemblies • Vehicle load path distribution, and first order strength assessment and sizing • 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: • Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis. • Understanding of material and design considerations in a cryogenic operating environment. • Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production. • Experience with Creo (Pro/E), and Windchill 10. • Knowledge of design and fabrication considerations for composite structures. • Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark’s ect.) • Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 Other site ranges may differ

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 Of

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