Spaceflight Mechanical Systems Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to design and analyze mechanical systems for in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into detailed CAD designs and payload accommodations that balance mass, volume, and performance.

Responsibilities include structural analysis, trade studies, and documentation for reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in mechanical engineering with exposure to systems engineering.
• Experience with CAD software (preferred Blue Origin CAD systems).
• 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.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

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 and concept exploration.
• Develop structural and mechanical specifications for aerospace products and operations.
• Contribute to payload accommodation solutions optimizing mass, volume, and performance.
• Conduct basic structural analysis to validate designs and identify improvements.
• Use CAD to create detailed plans and specifications for production and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve mechanical interface issues.
• Translate system requirements into mechanical design specifications.
• Support trade studies evaluating design alternatives against mission requirements.
• Document engineering decisions and analyses for technical reviews.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks.
• Evaluate suppliers, products, materials, or technologies.

Skills

CAD software

Structural analysis

Systems engineering principles

Aerospace mechanical systems

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer III to design and analyze mechanical systems for in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into detailed CAD designs and payload accommodations that balance mass, volume, and performance.

Responsibilities include structural analysis, trade studies, and documentation for reviews.