Structural Engineer - Large Steel Structures, Level III
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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 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!
Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems, independently resolve technical challenges.
Own and deliver structural design solutions for large structural/mechanical systems.
Independently 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 of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, or similar disciplines.
7+ 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)
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.
Master's degree in Structural Engineering, or closely related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Structural Engineer (SE) license.
Experience in STAAD, ANSYS, and SAP2000.
Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill.
2+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience.
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
(required)
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, or similar disciplines.
- 7+ 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)
- 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.
Desired (not required)
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering, or closely related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Structural Engineer (SE) license.
- Experience in STAAD, ANSYS, and SAP2000.
- Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill.
- 2+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience. Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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