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# Structural Engineer III - Ground System Test Infrastructure

- **Company:** Blue Origin
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $121,023.0 - $169,432.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Systems Engineering, Autodesk Revit, Biometrics, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), STAAD, System Testing, Tekla (Software), Creo, Ansys, SAP 2000, ETABS
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/structural-engineer-iii-ground-system-test-infrastructure-dc--dfc8c020-edc4-4584-8df9-64d445830a68

## About the Role

Structural Engineering, System Test, Systems Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Testing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Safety/Work Safety, Supply Chain Operations, Quality Assurance, * 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