Senior RF Payload Packaging Engineer - Space Systems

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design and packaging of phased array antenna payloads, balancing thermal and structural considerations for high‑power RF electronics. You will lead architecture, design, and production support with cross‑functional teams.

You will mentor on RF payload packaging practices, drive manufacturability, and contribute to design standards. This role demands strong communication and hands‑on problem solving in a fast environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and packaging of complex electronic hardware.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools for detailed modeling.
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis (analytical or FE).
• Experience with thermal management of high‑power‑density electronics (conduction paths, TIM, heat sinking).
• Experience with GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Windchill or Teamcenter.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design and packaging of phased array antenna panels and RF payload assemblies.
• Drive thermal management strategy for high‑power-density RF electronics.
• Design PCBA mounting and retention to satisfy thermal preload, flatness, and structural requirements.
• Lead architecture and trade studies for RF payload packaging.
• Perform and interpret structural and thermal analyses; collaborate with specialty groups.
• Provide mechanical interface definitions for RF payload units and drive maturity with engineers.
• Support structural and thermal test campaigns and correlate models to data.
• Coordinate with RF, ASIC, electrical, thermal, and spacecraft structures teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal management

3D CAD tools

Structual/thermal analysis

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

PLM / Windchill / Teamcenter

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

3D CAD tools

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design and packaging of phased array antenna payloads, balancing thermal and structural considerations for high‑power RF electronics. You will lead architecture, design, and production support with cross‑functional teams.

You will mentor on RF payload packaging practices, drive manufacturability, and contribute to design standards. This role demands strong communication and hands‑on problem solving in a fast environment.