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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:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,023.0 - $169,432.0 - **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 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88461377/1 ## 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. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical, Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. 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