Structural Designer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeFlorida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and testing of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies
Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
Support configuration development and trade studies
Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts
Work with vertically integrated teams that are responsible for materials and manufacturing processes to produce world-class aerospace hardware

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
3+ 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

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
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural design3D modelingdetail part drawingsassembliesinterface control documentshardware fabricationcost impact analysismechanical designintegration skillsmaterial selection

Soft Skills

ability to earn trustmaintain positive relationshipsprofessional relationshipscontribute to culture of inclusion

Certifications

B.S. degree in engineering