Mechanisms Engineer: Space Optics & Precision Gimbals

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin’s Emerging Systems is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer II for Opto-Mechanical Systems to design and qualify precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for the TeraWave constellation. You will work under senior engineers to develop mechanisms, perform analyses, and contribute to cross-functional integration and documentation.

The role offers opportunities to grow in a mentorship-focused team, with travel up to 20% for integration and campaigns, and relocation assistance for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Exposure to gimbal assemblies or precision mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and FEA tools; GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms.
• Develop mechanism-level performance requirements and design margins.
• Perform design trade studies for mass, stiffness, and pointing accuracy.
• Support mechanism qualification activities including testing in shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum environments.

Skills

3D CAD

Finite element analysis

GD&T

Mechanism design

Bearing systems

Interface control docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Creo/NX/SolidWorks

ANSYS/NASTRAN/COMSOL

Job description

Blue Origin’s Emerging Systems is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer II for Opto-Mechanical Systems to design and qualify precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for the TeraWave constellation. You will work under senior engineers to develop mechanisms, perform analyses, and contribute to cross-functional integration and documentation.

The role offers opportunities to grow in a mentorship-focused team, with travel up to 20% for integration and campaigns, and relocation assistance for