Structures Design Engineer II – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

. Participate in the entire design cycle of structural and mechanical subsystems, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • California, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,234 - $138,880 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. Degree in engineering
2+ years 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 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D CAD softwareGD&T analysisstructural analysismaterial selectionmanufacturing techniquesdesign engineeringoptimization methodsDOE methodscomposite designaerospace hardware

Soft Skills

independent workteam collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingproject management

Certifications

B.S. Degree in engineering