Space Systems Mechanical Engineer II

Blue Origin; United States; Remote; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to shape mechanical hardware for in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility, applying engineering principles from concept through CAD models while balancing mass, volume and performance.

You will translate system requirements into mechanical design specifications, support trade studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve interface challenges and improve reliability.

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

Mechanical engineering

Systems engineering

CAD software

Aerospace experience

Structural analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Blue Origin CAD systems

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to shape mechanical hardware for in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility, applying engineering principles from concept through CAD models while balancing mass, volume and performance.

You will translate system requirements into mechanical design specifications, support trade studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve interface challenges and improve reliability.