Opto-Mechanical Mechanisms Engineer II - Space Systems

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 20% for integration and..

Job summary

Blue Origin in California is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer II to design, analyze, and qualify precision mechanical systems for the TeraWave constellation, including gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms, under mentorship from senior engineers.

You will develop performance requirements, support qualification testing, and contribute to production transition while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanisms design experience for space/high‑reliability applications.
• Experience with gimbal assemblies or precision pointing mechanisms is a plus.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and exposure to FEA tools.
• Fundamental GD&T, tolerance analysis, and space qualification testing knowledge.
• Eagerness to learn and grow under mentorship, with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms.
• Develop mechanism performance requirements, error budgets, and design margins.
• Perform design trade studies and analyses for gimbal configurations.
• Support mechanism qualification activities including testing in shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum environments.
• Prepare design documentation, analysis reports, and test procedures for review.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on integration, harness routing, and interfaces.
• Assist in production transition activities including tolerance analysis and DFA/DFM reviews.

Skills

Mechanisms design

Collaboration

Communication skills

Mentorship mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Creo/NX/SolidWorks

ANSYS/NASTRAN/Comsol

Job description

Blue Origin in California is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer II to design, analyze, and qualify precision mechanical systems for the TeraWave constellation, including gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms, under mentorship from senior engineers.

You will develop performance requirements, support qualification testing, and contribute to production transition while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.