Propulsion Systems Engineer: Rotating Equipment Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 20%

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to own the design of auxiliary and driveline systems for large-scale turbomachinery. You will deliver drawings, 3D models, and specifications, applying GD&T and tolerance analysis while collaborating with vendors and cross‑functional teams.

Required are a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years of rotating equipment design, with NX/Creo and Windchill experience. Relocation and travel up to 20% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design of rotating equipment or drivetrain hardware.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, Creo, or equivalent) and engineering drawing release.
• Knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Ownership of hardware through at least one complete design, build, and test cycle.
• Experience working in cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
• Track record of ownership and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of the auxiliary and driveline systems for turbomachinery development and testing.
• Lead driveline architecture trades and document decisions.
• Create and release drawings, 3D models, and specs in CAD and PLM systems (Windchill) with GD&T.
• Perform tolerance stackups and alignment analysis for rotating equipment trains.
• Integrate bearing systems into driveline design and collaborate with bearing experts.
• Serve as interface to external vendors and manage interface control documents.
• Coordinate with turbomachinery team on rotordynamics and loads.

Skills

Rotating equipment design

GD&T

3D CAD (NX/Creo)

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Ownership / leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

NX

Creo

Windchill PLM

Job description

Blue Origin Engines is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to own the design of auxiliary and driveline systems for large-scale turbomachinery. You will deliver drawings, 3D models, and specifications, applying GD&T and tolerance analysis while collaborating with vendors and cross‑functional teams.

Required are a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years of rotating equipment design, with NX/Creo and Windchill experience. Relocation and travel up to 20% may be involved.