Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: Quick Disconnects & Valves

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks engineers to lead the design, analysis, development, and qualification of next‑generation mechanical components for the New Glenn rocket. You will manage the complete lifecycle of critical systems such as valves, regulators, actuators, manifolds, and mechanisms to ensure mission success.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA skills (Creo, ANSYS) and a passion for safe human spaceflight, with collaboration across suppliers and internal teams to meet cost, schedule, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing fluid, mechanical or electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace/high‑reliability apps.
• Experience creating engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of valves, regulators, accumulators, mechanisms, or pumps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of component systems from requirements to post-flight serviceability.
• Define interfaces, perform sizing, material selection, and analyses under load conditions.
• Support fabrication, installation, and testing of flight hardware; collaborate with suppliers.

Skills

Experience designing fluid/mech/electE

Interpersonal collaboration

Passion for spaceflight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree (preferred) in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks engineers to lead the design, analysis, development, and qualification of next‑generation mechanical components for the New Glenn rocket. You will manage the complete lifecycle of critical systems such as valves, regulators, actuators, manifolds, and mechanisms to ensure mission success.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA skills (Creo, ANSYS) and a passion for safe human spaceflight, with collaboration across suppliers and internal teams to meet cost, schedule, and