Mechanical Engineer II, Aerospace Systems for Spaceflight

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead the design, analysis, development, and qualification of next‑generation components for the New Glenn Rocket. Your work will cover critical systems including valves, regulators, actuators, manifolds, and other mechanical devices essential to our vehicles.

You will oversee the full lifecycle from requirements to post-flight serviceability, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, perform sizing and analyses under

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related field.
• 3+ years designing fluid, mechanical, or electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace or high‑reliability contexts.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience creating engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of fluid/mechanical components such as valves, regulators, accumulators, mechanisms, or pumps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of component systems, from requirements and interfaces through design, development, assembly, verification, testing, operation, and post‑flight serviceability.
• Ensure targets for cost, schedule, and performance are met through planning and execution.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to identify, procure, and integrate high‑quality components.
• Perform sizing, material selection, and analyses under pressure, vibration, and temperature to ensure performance.

Skills

Fluid systems

Mechanical design

Creo CAD

FEA (ANSYS)

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Valves & regulators

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead the design, analysis, development, and qualification of next‑generation components for the New Glenn Rocket. Your work will cover critical systems including valves, regulators, actuators, manifolds, and other mechanical devices essential to our vehicles.

You will oversee the full lifecycle from requirements to post-flight serviceability, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, perform sizing and analyses under