Spaceflight Structures & Mechanisms Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineering professional to design mechanical ground systems for a launch site, create CAD models, and evaluate prototypes. You will compile performance data and update BOMs while supporting design changes.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/Creo/CATIA), and experience with stress analysis and GD&T. FE exam preferred. U.S. citizen or eligible status required. Based in the U.S. with on-site responsibilities in Cape Canaveral area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred but not strictly required.
• Proficiency in CAD systems (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA) and familiarity with FEA/CFD tools.
• Understanding of materials, thermodynamics, kinematics, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models, detailed engineering schematics, and technical drawings for mechanical components.
• Build and evaluate physical prototypes, conduct tests, and compile performance data.
• Prepare technical reports, update BOMs, and maintain design-change documentation.
• Perform basic stress analyses and tolerance stack-up analyses.

Skills

CAD proficiency

FE exam

GD&T knowledge

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an engineering professional to design mechanical ground systems for a launch site, create CAD models, and evaluate prototypes. You will compile performance data and update BOMs while supporting design changes.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/Creo/CATIA), and experience with stress analysis and GD&T. FE exam preferred. U.S. citizen or eligible status required. Based in the U.S. with on-site responsibilities in Cape Canaveral area.