Mechanical Systems Engineer III - Spacecraft & On-Orbit

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical hardware for in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility missions. You will translate system requirements into detailed mechanical designs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve interfaces.

The role covers study-level exploration, payload accommodation, and basic structural analysis, using CAD tools to produce production-ready plans and supporting trade studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with exposure to systems engineering principles.
• Experience with CAD software (proficiency with Blue Origin's CAD systems preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic structural analysis and mechanical design.
• Experience with aerospace mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms.
• Foundational knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or eligible for admission into the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems hardware for space applications.
• Support study-level mechanical design efforts contributing to mission architecture development and concept exploration.
• Support development of structural and mechanical specifications for aerospace products, parts, and operations to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to payload accommodation solutions that meet mission requirements while optimizing for mass, volume, and performance.
• Conduct basic structural analysis to validate design concepts and identify improvements.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed plans and specs to support production and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve mechanical interface issues.
• Translate system-level requirements into mechanical design specifications.
• Support trade studies to evaluate mechanical design alternatives against mission requirements.
• Document engineering decisions, analyses, and design rationales for technical reviews.
• Help identify and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks.
• Support evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products, materials, or technologies.
• Understand and comply with federal regulatory requirements and specifications.

Skills

CAD software

Structural analysis

Systems engineering

Aerospace mechanical systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical hardware for in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility missions. You will translate system requirements into detailed mechanical designs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve interfaces.

The role covers study-level exploration, payload accommodation, and basic structural analysis, using CAD tools to produce production-ready plans and supporting trade studies.