Space Mechanical Systems Engineer II – On-Orbit Infrastructure

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 139,000; 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 seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to shape the mechanical hardware enabling in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. You will translate system requirements into detailed designs, perform basic structural analyses, and support payload accommodation decisions using CAD models.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will balance mass, volume, and performance while addressing mechanical interfaces and trade studies. Relocation assistance is available; travel <25%; TS clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with exposure to systems engineering principles
• Experience with CAD software (proficiency with Blue Origin's CAD systems preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic structural analysis and mechanical design
• Experience with aerospace mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms
• Foundational knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems hardware for space applications
• Support study-level mechanical design efforts contributing to mission architecture development and concept exploration
• Support development of structural and mechanical specifications for aerospace products, parts, and associated operations to improve efficiency and reliability
• Contribute to payload accommodation solutions that meet mission requirements while optimizing for mass, volume, and performance
• Conduct basic structural analysis to validate design concepts and identify necessary improvements
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed plans and specifications to support production and integration activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve mechanical interface issues
• Translate system-level requirements into mechanical design specifications
• Support trade studies to evaluate mechanical design alternatives against mission requirements
• Document engineering decisions, analyses, and design rationales to support technical reviews
• Help identify and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks
• Support the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products, materials, or technologies
• Understand and comply with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications

Skills

Bachelor's degree

2+ years experience

CAD software

Structural analysis

Aerospace systems

Systems engineering

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship or residency status

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to shape the mechanical hardware enabling in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. You will translate system requirements into detailed designs, perform basic structural analyses, and support payload accommodation decisions using CAD models.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will balance mass, volume, and performance while addressing mechanical interfaces and trade studies. Relocation assistance is available; travel <25%; TS clearance eligibility required.