Mechanical Engineer II - Spaceflight Systems Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the New Glenn program. You will design, develop, and qualify mechanical hardware for cryogenic and high‑pressure systems, deliver drawings and analyses, and support testing and supplier coordination.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 3+ years of design experience, proficiency in Creo, Windchill, GD&T, and ASME Y14.5.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design.
• Modelling, design, and drafting experience in 3D CAD programs.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Working knowledge of aerospace requirements, testing, and materials.
• Experience with valves, actuators, mechanisms, bellows, tubes, latches, and pressurized components.
• Experience with fabrication, assembly/integration, and quality control techniques relative to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical component, assembly, and installation designs and associated technical data – models, drawings, test plans, analysis reports, work orders, etc – through the full lifecycle from concept to flight and service.
• Perform tolerance and other analysis work to validate designs and review analysis work by others.
• Participate in integrated product teams to coordinate development and execute plans.
• Initiate and monitor procurement activities.
• Support fabrication, integration, and test activities by providing product engineering expertise and hands-on support where appropriate.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BS in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering or equivalent

3+ years of mechanical design experience

Tools

Creo

Windchill

ANSYS

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the New Glenn program. You will design, develop, and qualify mechanical hardware for cryogenic and high‑pressure systems, deliver drawings and analyses, and support testing and supplier coordination.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 3+ years of design experience, proficiency in Creo, Windchill, GD&T, and ASME Y14.5.