Space Mechanisms Engineer II: Opto-Mechanical Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer II in its Emerging Systems group to design, analyze, and qualify precision mechanical systems for the TeraWave constellation. You will work on gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms under the guidance of senior engineers in a mentorship-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in mechanism design for space, experience with 3D CAD and FEA tools, and a passion for advancing spaceflight hardware in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and space-qualified experience.
• 2+ years in mechanisms design for space/high-reliability applications.
• Exposure to gimbal assemblies or multi-axis pointing mechanisms.
• Proficiency with Creo/NX/SolidWorks and FEA tools.
• Foundational GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and interface control documentation.
• Awareness of DFM/DFA principles and space qualification testing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms.
• Develop mechanism performance requirements, error budgets, and design margins.
• Perform design trade studies for gimbal configurations with guidance from senior staff.
• Support qualification activities including testing in shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum.
• Prepare design documentation, analysis reports, and test procedures for review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration and interface control.
• Assist in production transition, including tolerance analysis and DFM/DFA reviews.

Skills

Mechanisms design

3D CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Vibration/shock testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive or related technical field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive or related field

Tools

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Comsol

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer II in its Emerging Systems group to design, analyze, and qualify precision mechanical systems for the TeraWave constellation. You will work on gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms under the guidance of senior engineers in a mentorship-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in mechanism design for space, experience with 3D CAD and FEA tools, and a passion for advancing spaceflight hardware in a collaborative team