Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: Quick-Disconnects & Valves

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking engineers to lead design, analysis, development, and qualification of next‑generation mechanical components for the New Glenn rocket. You will focus on systems like quick disconnects, valves, regulators, actuators, manifolds, and mechanisms essential to our mission.

Join a dedicated team shaping the future of spaceflight with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and collaboration. Relocation is provided and travel may reach 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 3+ years of proven experience designing fluid, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo) and FEA tools (ANSYS).
• GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Knowledge of valves, regulators, accumulators, mechanisms, or pumps.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Passion for advancing safe human spaceflight and Blue Origin’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of component systems from requirements to post-flight serviceability.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to integrate components.
• Perform sizing and analyses for fluids, thermal, and structural loads.
• Support fabrication, installation, and testing of flight hardware.
• Contribute to mechanical design across drafting, modeling, and testing.

Skills

Fluid & mechanical systems design

3D CAD (Creo)

FEA (ANSYS)

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Valve/Regulator knowledge

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking engineers to lead design, analysis, development, and qualification of next‑generation mechanical components for the New Glenn rocket. You will focus on systems like quick disconnects, valves, regulators, actuators, manifolds, and mechanisms essential to our mission.

Join a dedicated team shaping the future of spaceflight with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and collaboration. Relocation is provided and travel may reach 10% of the time.