Design Engineer III, Structural/Mechanical GSE

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design development of structures and tooling, from product definition through operational handover
• Create detailed designs and bills of materials through 3D CAD models and 2D drawing packages to industry standards (ASME Y14.5)
• Perform structural and mechanical analysis using FEA software and hand calculations; author analysis reports describing load cases, factors of safety, and margins
• Contribute to system safety analyses such as Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and similar
• Define hardware testing scope and configurations, including non-destructive evaluation, proof testing, operational testing, and weld inspection
• Develop and present technical design reviews for assigned projects
• Develop activation and commissioning plans, and lead installation and commissioning activities in the field
• Serve as technical point of contact for assigned projects across various lifecycle phases
• Provide schedule, hours, and budget input to leadership; manage your own project scope and timelines to deliver on program needs

Requirements

• B.S. degree in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
• 3-7 years of experience designing and developing structural and/or mechanical tooling, or industrial equipment through the product life cycle
• Demonstrated ability to own a design from concept through commissioning with minimal oversight
• Advanced experience using CAD and FEA software (Creo/NX and ANSYS preferred)
• Strong drawing and modeling proficiency, including detail and assembly drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Experience designing and analyzing steel and aluminum welded structures
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards for structural equipment and tooling (e.g., ASME B30.20/BTH-1, OSHA, AISC-360, ASCE-7, Aluminum Design Manual)
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes (milling, turning, cutting, welding) and ability to design for fabrication
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support hardware installation, troubleshooting, testing, and vendor support

Qualifications

• M.S. degree in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering (preferred)
• Hands-on experience constructing or repairing mechanical components and systems, acquired through personal pursuits or professional experience
• Experience designing structural equipment/tooling for aerospace, propulsion, or other heavy industrial applications
• Experience designing and analyzing hydraulic and pneumatic mechanical systems
• Fundamental understanding of ASME B31.3 for Process Piping
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience leading cross-discipline design reviews and verification processes
• Experience with PDM/PLM version control systems

Skills

• Established design and analysis expertise
• Strong drawing and modeling proficiency
• Advanced structural and mechanical analysis skills
• System safety analysis experience (FMECA, HAZOP, JHA)
• Ability to define hardware testing scope and configurations
• Experience in creating and presenting technical design reviews
• Proven ability to develop and lead commissioning plans
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Willingness to travel for work

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%
• 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