Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms, Level III

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms, Level III located in Florida. You will design and develop ground mechanical systems for Blue Origin's launch site. Join a dedicated team, tackling challenges in mechanical design and leading subsystem projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with over 7 years of experience in complex systems and proficiency in CAD and FEA tools. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking projects!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years experience in mechanical systems.
• Mechanical design and analysis using CAD and FEA.
• Strong background in heavy duty mechanism design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems.
• Own and deliver mechanical design solutions.
• Manage external design and fabrication partners.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

CAD tools proficiency

FEA tools experience

Leadership in mechanical designs

Experience with complex mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

PTC Creo/Windchill

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms, Level III

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key mechanical ground systems for Blue Origin's launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You'll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin's giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4!

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems, independently resolve technical challenges.
• Own and deliver mechanical design solutions for large mechanical systems/mechanisms.
• Independently perform and review FEA and hand‑calc for complex mechanical systems.
• Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, and oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar disciplines.
• 7+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex mechanical systems (e.g., launch vehicle GSE and mechanisms, aerospace tooling, oil & gas mechanical systems, etc.).
• Experience leading mechanical designs from concept through commissioning.
• Mechanical design experience using CAD tools.
• Mechanical analysis experience using FEA tools.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Experience in heavy duty mechanism design (e.g., locking/clamps mechanisms, linkage design, quick release systems, alignment mechanisms, restraint/catch systems, etc.).
• Experience in designing and analyzing bolted connections, mechanical interfaces, and load‑bearing joints in precision assemblies.
• Experience analyzing mechanical systems under dynamic loading conditions including vibration, shock, and fatigue.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired (not required)

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical).
• Experience in ANSYS.
• Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill.
• 2+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience.

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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 workforce. 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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