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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Structural Engineer III - Ground System Test Infrastructure - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,201.0 - $138,880.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Biometrics, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), STAAD, System Testing, Tekla (Software), Creo, Ansys, SAP 2000, ETABS - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Greater-Seattle-Area/Structural-Engineer-III---Ground-System-Test-Infrastructure_R72475 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline * 6+ years of structural engineering experience, with demonstrated structural analysis and design of industrial or heavy structures * Proficiency in structural analysis software, including STAAD and ANSYS (or equivalent - e.g., RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, NASTRAN), and demonstrated ability to analyze by both hand calculation and FEA * Experience designing small to medium structural steel systems per AISC and ASCE 7 standards * Experience producing structural construction drawings and 3D models using any standard CAD/BIM tool (e.g., Revit, Tekla, Creo, AutoCAD) * Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per the ANSI/ASME Y14.5 standard * Demonstrated ability to independently own structural deliverables across the full design cycle * Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions for structural non-conformances * Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state * 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, * Active PE license in Washington, Alabama, Texas, or Florida; ability to obtain licensure in additional states supporting our test sites is a strong plus * Pipe stress analysis experience is a plus but not required - we're glad to develop this skill on the job * Experience with structural design/analysis of propulsion test stands, launch facilities, or comparable high-load industrial structures * Experience with seismic design, blast/impulsive load analysis, or dynamic load environments from rocket engine or propulsion testing * Experience with Creo specifically, or designing custom fabricated structural hardware / engine integration fixtures * Experience coordinating structural scope with construction PMs and civil contractors during facility construction or modification * Experience with HAZOP processes and facility safety reviews in an industrial or aerospace environment ## Description * Perform structural analysis and design for structural steel frames, thrust structures, flame diverters, anchor systems, pipe/equipment supports, and facility structural elements subjected to static, dynamic, thermal, and impulsive/blast loads from rocket engine testing * Design and analyze small to medium structural steel systems including primary load-bearing frames, bracing, access platforms, and embedded anchor systems per AISC and ASCE standards * Produce structural analyses using both hand calculations and FEA (e.g., STAAD, ANSYS, or equivalent); release calculations, analysis reports, and supporting engineering documentation * Develop 3D structural models and construction drawings, coordinating with the CAD drafting team to ensure design intent carries through to construction documents * Design custom fixtures and test article mounts (steel and aluminum) for engine/component integration to test stands, partnering with mechanical engineering on interface and adapter structures * Evaluate existing test stand structures against new load cases from upgrades, new engine configurations, or facility modifications, including structural hardening for new test campaigns * Work with construction project managers and civil contractors to ensure design intent is realized in the field; support RFIs and non-conformance disposition * Serve as the structural engineering representative in HAZOP and facility safety reviews, identifying and communicating structural risk across the project lifecycle * Own structural deliverables with minimal oversight; mentor junior engineers and designers, Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 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