Structural Design Engineer Lead

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $133,500 - $203,263

About The Position

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 15% of the time Interviews will include a technical assessment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in structural design and analysis.
• Direct experience with the design of payload integration systems or similar structures.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a customer-facing role.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA software (CREO desired).
• TS/SCI Clearance or ability to attain TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience leading design teams or mentoring junior engineers.
• Hands-on experience with structural testing and data correlation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of mechanical structures for various payload and cargo systems.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for cargo customers, translating their needs into actionable design requirements.
• Perform detailed structural analysis (FEA) and create engineering drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, integration, and test teams to ensure a seamless transition from design to production.

Benefits

• 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 Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior