Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Launch Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to own mission-critical designs for high-pressure, cryogenic hardware on New Glenn. You will lead the full design cycle from concept to flight, using Creo, Windchill, ANSYS, and ASME Y14.5 standards.

The role demands 5+ years in aerospace mechanical design, strong hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with suppliers and operations.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years designing aerospace or equivalent mechanical systems.
• Proficient in Creo with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Working knowledge of aerospace requirements, testing, and materials.
• Experience with valves, actuators, mechanisms, or pressurized components.
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly/integration, and quality control for tubes and machined parts.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical component, assembly, and installation designs from concept through flight and service.
• Set development strategy and tactical plans for your products; input to schedule and budget.
• Perform and review structural and thermo-fluid analyses; give design feedback.
• Lead component and system testing: planning, data reduction, analysis.
• Develop specifications, manage suppliers, and drive procurement.
• Lead root cause analysis for major nonconformances; support fabrication and test.

Skills

Aerospace design

Creo CAD

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Analyses (structural/thermo-fluid)

Root-cause analysis

Vendor collaboration

Education

BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Windchill

NASTRAN

Thermo-fluid tools

Job description

Blue Origin in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to own mission-critical designs for high-pressure, cryogenic hardware on New Glenn. You will lead the full design cycle from concept to flight, using Creo, Windchill, ANSYS, and ASME Y14.5 standards.

The role demands 5+ years in aerospace mechanical design, strong hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with suppliers and operations.