Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer – Spacecraft

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel <25%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to shape mechanical systems for in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. You will apply engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize hardware from concept to CAD models, while balancing mass, volume, and performance.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will translate system requirements into design specs, support trade studies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience with exposure to systems engineering principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize mechanical hardware for space applications.
• Support study-level mechanical design efforts contributing to mission architecture development.
• Develop structural and mechanical specifications for aerospace products to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to payload accommodation solutions that meet mission requirements while optimizing mass, volume, and performance.
• Conduct basic structural analysis to validate design concepts and identify improvements.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed plans and specifications for production and integration.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to shape mechanical systems for in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. You will apply engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize hardware from concept to CAD models, while balancing mass, volume, and performance.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will translate system requirements into design specs, support trade studies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.