Mechanical Systems Engineer III – Spaceflight Hardware

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is hiring a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to shape the mechanical systems enabling in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility missions. You will design, analyze, and optimize hardware from concept to CAD, balancing mass, volume, and performance while partnering with cross-functional teams.

You will contribute to payload accommodation solutions and trade studies, working within the Blue National Security unit to support advanced space capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience 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, national, permanent resident, or eligible per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, modify, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems hardware for space applications.
• Support study-level mechanical design efforts contributing to mission architecture development.
• Develop structural and mechanical specifications for aerospace products and operations.
• Contribute to payload accommodation solutions balancing mass, volume, and performance.
• Conduct basic structural analysis to validate concepts and improvements.
• Use CAD to create detailed plans for production and integration.
• Collaborate to resolve mechanical interface issues and translate system requirements.
• Support trade studies evaluating design alternatives against mission needs.
• Document engineering decisions and analyses for technical reviews.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks.
• Evaluate suppliers, products, materials, or technologies as needed.
• Understand and comply with federal regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Systems engineering

CAD software

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Blue Origin is hiring a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to shape the mechanical systems enabling in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility missions. You will design, analyze, and optimize hardware from concept to CAD, balancing mass, volume, and performance while partnering with cross-functional teams.

You will contribute to payload accommodation solutions and trade studies, working within the Blue National Security unit to support advanced space capabilities.