Senior Structural Engineer
Blue OriginAbout the role
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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 is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.As part of a talented and hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key structural ground systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4!
Responsibilities:
Serve as technical lead for major structural systems, mentor junior staff, drive design standards and best practices.
Define and drive structural design solutions for large structural/mechanical systems.
Lead, perform, and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex steel structures.
Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, and oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation.
Minimum Qualifications (required):
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, or similar disciplines.
10+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex steel structural systems (e.g. steel towers, launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, oil & gas structures, movable structures, steel bridges and platforms, etc).
Experience in structural and mechanical analysis utilizing FEA tools.
Experience designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections.
Knowledge of civil engineering codes and standards (e.g. IBC, ASCE, AISC, AWS, etc).
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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.
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