Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off: 4 weeks + 14 holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Crew Systems team to design and manage CAD models, drawings, and MBD for the MK2 Crew Lander. You will partner with Responsible Engineers and manufacturing to ensure buildable designs and contribute to process improvements while mentoring junior engineers.

You will apply GD&T, materials selection, and DFx principles across assemblies, supporting cross-functional trade studies and interface control documents.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical subject area.
• 8+ years of technical experience in design and development of mechanical/structural/fluids systems.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software (CREO/Windchill experience required).
• Expertise in creating 2D drawings and/or MBD for components and assemblies.
• Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance standards, including tolerance stack‑up analysis across assemblies.
• Experience with Design for X principles for manufacturability and cost.
• Experience with material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience or familiarity with first order structural analysis for initial sizing.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and foster inclusion.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with external interfaces.
• Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as refugee or asylum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design secondary structure and fluid panel assemblies alongside Responsible Engineer.
• Build and maintain 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents.
• Define GD&T schemes for components and assemblies and work with manufacturing engineers to iterate on build plans.
• Support configuration development and trade studies alongside Responsible Engineers and stakeholders from Structures, Thermal, ECLS, etc.
• Provide drafting reviews for drawing packages for other crew systems hardware.
• Work alongside management to develop processes and standards for CAD and Drawings.
• Work with vertically integrated teams responsible for materials and manufacturing processes to produce aerospace hardware.
• Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers.
• Find opportunities for safety improvements, mass reductions, and operational cost saving.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Mentoring

GD&T expertise

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO

Windchill

Job description

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on the Crew Systems product team, you will work alongside Responsible Engineers to develop the design for various Crew Systems products on the MK2 Crew Lander. In this role you will be responsible for creating and managing CAD models, 2D drawings, and model based definition (MBD) files for parts and assemblies. You will work directly with manufacturing teams to define build plans and ensure components are manufacturable. As a senior member of the team you will also be responsible for mentoring early career designers and reviewing drafting for engineers across the team.

You will play a key role in developing the MK2 Crew Lander that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and design secondary structure and fluid panel assemblies alongside Responsible Engineer
• Build and maintain 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
• Define GD&T schemes for components and assemblies and work with manufacturing engineers to iterate on build plans
• Support configuration development and trade studies alongside Responsible Engineers and stakeholders from Structures, Thermal, ECLS, etc.
• Provide drafting reviews for drawing packages for other crew systems hardware
• Work alongside management to develop processes and standards for CAD and Drawings
• Work with vertically integrated teams that are responsible for materials and manufacturing processes, to produce world-class aerospace hardware
• Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers
• Find opportunities for safety improvements, mass reductions, and operational cost saving

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical subject area
• 8+ years of technical experience in design and development of mechanical/structural/fluids systems
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software (CREO/Windchill experience required)
• Expertise in creating 2D drawings and/or MBD for components and assemblies
• Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance standards, including application in tolerance stack‑up analysis across assemblies
• Experience with application of Design for X principles for manufacturability and cost
• Experience with material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques
• Experience or familiarity with first order structural analysis for initial sizing
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly interface with external parties including government and commercial entities
• Willingness to work on‑site with occasional travel
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CREO Piping Tools
• Familiarity with aPriori for design for manufacturing analyses
• Experience in the design and analysis of human-interfacing hardware, preferably focused on spacecraft, in‑space stages, and/or landers
• Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles to the development of designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Understanding of material and design considerations in an elevated oxygen environment
• Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production

Base Pay Range for:

• CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95
• WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
• Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here .

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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