Structures Engineer - MRB - Lunar Permanence Verified today

About the role

This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will build sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

What you will do

• Work directly with manufacturing engineers and technicians on the shop floor to assess nonconformances, understand fabrication constraints, and implement repair or rework solutions in real time
• Perform root cause analysis and disposition nonconformances (use-as-is, repair, rework, or scrap) based on engineering and structural design principles
• Develop repair designs, including drawings, sketches, and documentation, to correct nonconforming or damaged structural hardware
• Apply structural analysis and design experience to assess the impact of deviations on strength, stiffness, fatigue life, and overall structural integrity
• Collaborate with design engineers, stress analysts, quality engineers, and manufacturing to develop practical, cost-effective disposition solutions
• Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations for recurring nonconformances, driving improvements to design and manufacturing processes
• Generate and maintain nonconformance documentation, engineering dispositions, and repair instructions in compliance with quality and configuration management systems
• Partner closely with manufacturing to clarify disposition intent, walk through repair instructions, and ensure proper implementation on the shop floor
• Support first-article inspections and production troubleshooting related to structural fit, form, and function issues
• Identify trends in nonconformances and provide direct feedback to manufacturing and design teams to improve producibility and reduce recurrence
• Balance schedule pressures with sound engineering judgment to ensure safety and mission success

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 6 or more years of experience in structural design and/or structural engineering for aerospace hardware
• Experience with structural design of metallic and/or composite piece parts and assemblies
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ability to interpret drawings, models, and engineering specifications
• Experience developing repair and rework solutions for nonconforming or damaged structural hardware
• Working knowledge of structural analysis principles (loads, stress, fatigue) sufficient to assess impact of nonconformances
• Experience working within a Material Review Board (MRB) process or similar nonconformance disposition process
• Strong communication skills, with ability to clearly document engineering rationale and disposition decisions
• Ability to work cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, and design teams under time constraints
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired qualifications

• Experience with both metallic and composite structural repair design
• Familiarity with structural analysis tools (Nastran, ANSYS preferred, or similar) to support disposition assessments
• Experience with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, fishbone)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, forming, welding, composite layup) and their impact on nonconformance trends
• Experience in a regulated aerospace quality environment (AS9100 or similar)
• Familiarity with classical hand analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark's, etc.)

Employment requirements

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Bonuses and additional benefits based on role type and job level