Senior Mechanical Engineer Spaceflight Systems (TS/SCI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a highly skilled engineer to join the In-Space Systems Configuration Team in designing and integrating flight hardware for the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will work on system-level architecture, deployment of payloads, and vehicle upgrades with a small, agile team.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a BS in aerospace or mechanical engineering, and 5+ years of experience in complex engineered products. Proficiency in CREO and GD&T is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and producing complex engineered products.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software (CREO preferred).
• Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to build trusting and effective working relationships and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, analysis, and drawing release.
• Generate 3D models, perform spatial integration & packaging activities in collaboration with Integrated Product Teams.
• Perform trade studies and provide recommended solutions.
• Generate vehicle alignment & pointing analysis.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces and space reservation zones.
• Calculate spacecraft mass properties.
• Work in a small, agile team to adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

3D CAD (CREO)

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Spacecraft design experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC CREO

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a highly skilled engineer to join the In-Space Systems Configuration Team in designing and integrating flight hardware for the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will work on system-level architecture, deployment of payloads, and vehicle upgrades with a small, agile team.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a BS in aerospace or mechanical engineering, and 5+ years of experience in complex engineered products. Proficiency in CREO and GD&T is essential.