Space Systems Mechanical Engineer II — On-Orbit Missions

Blue Origin LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability

401(k) Match

Education Support

Stock Options

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to advance space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. The role sits in the In-Space Systems unit and supports mission engineering across design, analysis, and CAD development for space hardware.

Denver, CO area is among possible locations; requires ability to obtain a TS clearance in the future. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate system requirements into mechanical designs, perform basic structural analysis, and

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 (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

CAD software

Structural analysis

Aerospace mechanical systems

Systems engineering

Education

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

Tools

MBSE methodologies

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to advance space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. The role sits in the In-Space Systems unit and supports mission engineering across design, analysis, and CAD development for space hardware.

Denver, CO area is among possible locations; requires ability to obtain a TS clearance in the future. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate system requirements into mechanical designs, perform basic structural analysis, and