Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer III - BNS Core Systems and Components

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced mechanical/AE engineer to own complex avionics packaging assemblies from requirements through production support. You will collaborate with electrical, thermal, structures, and manufacturing teams to architect robust packaging for PCBAs, connectors, and harnessing.

The role requires strong CAD (Creo/Pro-E) and GD&T skills, with experience in thermal/structural analyses and ruggedized designs for aerospace hardware.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years designing electromechanical assemblies, avionics packaging, or comparable aerospace hardware.
• Strong 3D CAD skills (Creo/Pro-E a plus) and GD&T/ASME Y14.5 drawing practices.
• Experience integrating PCBAs, connectors, and cable/harness interfaces into mechanical assemblies, with ruggedized design.
• Experience running or directing thermal and structural analyses for electronic packaging.
• Independence to juggle multiple priorities, communicate technical risk clearly, and thrive cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

• Own complex avionics packaging assemblies across the full lifecycle — requirements, design, analysis, verification, qualification, release, and production support.
• Partner with electrical, systems, thermal, structures, manufacturing, quality, and test engineers to architect integrated packaging solutions for PCBAs, connectors, and harnessing.
• Drive thermal, structural analyses and lead trade studies balancing mass, EMI/EMC protection, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Deliver high-quality models, drawings, specs, ICDs, and configuration-controlled release packages with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Shape environmental test campaigns end-to-end — planning, hardware prep, data review, root-cause analysis, and verification closeout.
• Mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and engage suppliers through design changes and configuration management.

Skills

3D CAD skills

GD&T/ASME Y14.5

Thermal/structural analyses

PCBAs/connectors/harness integration

Cross-functional communication

Independent multi-priority management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace or related engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

ANSYS

Windchill

Job description

What You'll Do

• Own complex avionics packaging assemblies (enclosures, chassis, mounting systems) across the full lifecycle — requirements, design, analysis, verification, qualification, release, and production support
• Partner with electrical, systems, thermal, structures, manufacturing, quality, and test engineers to architect integrated packaging solutions for PCBAs, connectors, and harnessing
• Drive thermal, structural, vibration, shock, and fatigue analyses — and lead trade studies balancing mass, thermal/structural performance, EMI/EMC protection, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and risk
• Deliver high-quality models, drawings, specs, ICDs, and configuration‑controlled release packages, applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to enable smooth manufacturing, assembly, and inspection
• Shape environmental test campaigns end‑to‑end — planning, hardware prep, data review, anomaly investigation, root‑cause analysis, and verification closeout
• Mentor less‑experienced engineers, lead design reviews, and engage suppliers through design changes and configuration management

What You Bring

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline; 5+ years designing electromechanical assemblies, avionics packaging, or comparable aerospace hardware
• A track record owning mechanical designs across the full lifecycle — requirements through production support
• Strong 3D CAD skills (Creo/Pro-E a plus) and solid command of GD&T/ASME Y14.5 drawing practices
• Experience integrating PCBAs, connectors, and cable/harness interfaces into mechanical assemblies, with know‑how in ruggedized design: thermal management, structural protection, vibration/shock survival, vacuum compatibility, EMI/EMC shielding
• Experience running or directing thermal and structural analyses for electronic packaging
• Independence to juggle multiple priorities, communicate technical risk clearly, and thrive cross‑functionally

Bonus Points

• For M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline; hands‑on electronics thermal/structural/vibration/shock/fatigue analysis experience (solder fatigue methods like Steinberg/Engelmaier a plus)
• FEA experience (ANSYS preferred) and Windchill or similar PLM/configuration‑management experience
• Harness design and workmanship know‑how (IPC-A-620)
• Experience supporting environmental qualification/acceptance testing on aerospace or high‑reliability hardware
• Background in spacecraft, human spaceflight, launch vehicle, or other extreme‑environment hardware development
• Track record mentoring junior engineers and leading design reviews

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55 WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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

Blue’s Standard 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affimative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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