Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Launch Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

14 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Engineer - Mechanical III to support production and test of New Glenn's mechanical release and separation mechanisms. You will work closely with design and test teams to ensure hardware meets acceptance criteria and supports the flight manifest.

The role emphasizes hands-on build, testing, nonconformance disposition, and production sustainment in a safety-first aerospace culture. Ideal candidates bring CAD/FEA experience (Creo/Windchill, ANSYS), strong communication,

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering and 5+ years in aerospace structures or mechanisms.
• Experience with mechanical mechanism assembly, integration and test.
• Flight hardware production support and nonconformance disposition.
• CAD-based design, hand calculations and FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide production engineering support for mechanical release and separation mechanism assemblies.
• Execute and support integrated system-level testing of separation mechanisms.
• Disposition hardware nonconformances and support material review board activities.
• Support hardware builds including mechanism assembly, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Develop and maintain production procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with design engineering teams on production issues, design changes, and hardware improvements.
• Support test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis for production acceptance tests.
• Work with cross-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware.
• Provide manufacturing and production support for mechanical assemblies.
• Maintain and report on schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.
• Support configuration management and drawing change processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Creo/Windchill

ANSYS

ASME Y14.5

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Engineer - Mechanical III to support production and test of New Glenn's mechanical release and separation mechanisms. You will work closely with design and test teams to ensure hardware meets acceptance criteria and supports the flight manifest.

The role emphasizes hands-on build, testing, nonconformance disposition, and production sustainment in a safety-first aerospace culture. Ideal candidates bring CAD/FEA experience (Creo/Windchill, ANSYS), strong communication,