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Sr. Design Engineer, Structural/Mechanical GSE – Engines Advanced Programs

Blue Origin

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026

💰 $203,263/yr($145,188/yr – $203,263/yr)

About the 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 Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

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 success of Engines Advanced Programs and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe, reliable, and repeatable operations.

You will be part of a well-rounded, talented team of engineers who design, analyze, and develop structural and mechanical GSE for Engines Advanced Programs operations while supporting the hardware throughout all life cycle phases. You will be the owner for assigned hardware development through design, analysis, procurement/build, and final commissioning. Engines Advanced Programs Structural/Mechanical GSE includes but is not limited to dynamic and static mounting equipment, towers, pipe supports, maintenance stands, transporters, dolly systems and other general tooling. You will receive project objectives/goals to turn into concept of operations and system requirements, perform concept, initial and final CAD design, perform structural analysis, inform system safety analysis, facilitate design reviews, and oversee build and final testing of the hardware. You will be responsible for mechanical system development that may include hydraulic, pneumatic, or other energized systems as required. You will be responsible for delivering cost-effective, simple, and elegant solutions to complicated problems through your structural and mechanical designs. You will inform project engineers with schedule and budget input, and manage your own project scope and timelines to deliver on program needs.

We are looking for a technically curious, doer engineer to apply their technical expertise, leadership, and passion for quality to positively impact Engines Advanced Programs. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 15% of the time
Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop system technical requirements and concept of operations from project objectives and stakeholder/customer needs.
Create detailed designs, design requirements, and bill of materials through 3D CAD models and 2D drawing packages.
Define hardware test requirements and test configurations such as non-destructive evaluations, proof testing, operational testing, material testing, and weld inspections.
Perform robust structural and mechanical analysis using FEA software and hand calculations. Author detailed analysis reports describing load cases, factors of safety, and safety margins.
Perform system safety analysis such as Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Fault Tolerance Analysis (FTA).
Provide schedule, hours, and budget inputs for project timelines to project engineers.
Develop activation and commissioning plans to set proper test objectives to ensure designed hardware meets technical and operational requirements.
Oversee procurement and build of GSE hardware (internal and external) to ensure hardware meets technical and operational requirements.
Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for assigned non-conformances.
Travel up to 15% to support hardware installation, troubleshooting, testing, and recurring team support at Blue Origin facilities as well as external vendors as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering or similar.
Minimum 7 years meaningful experience developing structural and mech