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Blue Origin · Denver, CO · Electronics · first seen 2026-10-14
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Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer III

Core Systems & Components | Blue National Security

Build the Hardware That Protects Space Missions

Space is unforgiving. Extreme temperatures, violent vibration and shock, radiation, and vacuum demand electronics that survive it all. We're looking for an experienced avionics packaging engineer to own ruggedized enclosures and mechanical systems from concept through flight release.

What You'll Do

  • Own complex avionics packaging assemblies including enclosures, chassis, and mounting systems across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, analysis, verification, qualification, release, and production support.
  • Partner with electrical, systems, thermal, structures, manufacturing, quality, and test engineers to architect integrated packaging solutions for PCBAs, connectors, and harnessing.
  • Drive thermal, structural, vibration, shock, and fatigue analyses, and lead trade studies balancing mass, thermal and structural performance, EMI/EMC protection, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Deliver high-quality models, drawings, specifications, interface control documents, and configuration-controlled release packages.
  • Apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 to enable effective manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and integration.
  • Shape environmental test campaigns end-to-end, including planning, hardware preparation, data review, anomaly investigation, root-cause analysis, and verification closeout.
  • Mentor less-experienced engineers, lead design reviews, and engage suppliers through design changes and configuration management.
  • Perform work in accordance with all applicable security requirements and protect classified information, controlled technical data, and program-sensitive materials.

What You Bring

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience designing electromechanical assemblies, avionics packaging, or comparable aerospace hardware.
  • A track record of owning mechanical designs through the full lifecycle, from requirements definition through production support.
  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
  • Strong 3D CAD skills; Creo/Pro-E experience is a plus.
  • Solid command of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing practices.
  • Experience integrating PCBAs, connectors, and cable/harness interfaces into mechanical assemblies.
  • Knowledge of ruggedized electronics design, including thermal management, structural protection, vibration and shock survival, vacuum compatibility, and EMI/EMC shielding.
  • Experience conducting or directing thermal and structural analyses for electronic packaging.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, clearly communicate technical risk, and thrive in a cross-functional environment.

Bonus Points For

  • Current SCI access, or eligibility and willingness to obtain SCI access.
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Hands-on electronics thermal, structural, vibration, shock, or fatigue-analysis experience; familiarity with solder-fatigue methods such as Steinberg or Engelmaier.
  • FEA experience, preferably ANSYS, and Windchill or similar PLM/configuration-management experience.
  • Harness design and workmanship knowledge, including IPC-A-620.
  • Experience supporting environmental qualification or acceptance testing on aerospace or high-reliability hardware.
  • Background in spacecraft, national-security space, human spaceflight, launch vehicle, or other extreme-environment hardware development.
  • Track record of mentoring junior engineers and leading design reviews.

Compensation and Requirements

Base Pay Range for Colorado applicants: $119,814.00 to $167,738.55 annually. Other site ranges may differ.

This role requires an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance. Current SCI access, or eligibility and willingness to obtain SCI access, is preferred.

Applicants 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
  • Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Performance-based bonuses and incentives dependent on role type and job level.