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Mechanical Design Engineer - Lunar Permanence Verified today

Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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Role Overview

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, developing Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will work within the RF Systems group, designing mechanical solutions for parabolic reflectors, horn antennas, and RF systems used for lunar surface and cislunar missions. You are a member of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program team, playing a key role in developing lunar transportation systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to cross-disciplinary teams in fast-paced design environments
  • Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission-critical mechanical structures and electronics packaging
  • Support developmental trade studies for mechanical design, materials, mounting concepts, and thermal/structural design approaches
  • Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents for precision structures and assemblies
  • Collaborate with RF and electrical engineering teams to integrate electronics (PCBs, RF front ends, and associated components) into mechanically robust assemblies
  • Design mechanical structures and electronics packaging for performance, stability, and high reliability under launch, transit, and lunar surface environments
  • Create 3D CAD models and assemblies; generate part, assembly, and installation drawings and technical documentation
  • Build and evaluate prototype assemblies and iterate designs based on structural and thermal performance test data
  • Create assembly aids, metrology fixtures, and test fixtures to verify alignment, surface accuracy, and mechanical performance
  • Plan and conduct engineering tests (vibration, shock, thermal cycle, and thermal vacuum) and lead data reviews
  • Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds, including bond and fastener processes
  • Validate mechanical and thermal requirements through design, analysis, test, and inspection
  • Support Production and Quality Engineering by dispositioning material defects and nonconformances
  • Manage design configuration revisions through the product lifecycle

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 5+ years of experience designing aerospace mechanical structures, electronics packaging, or similar high-performance, flight-qualified hardware
  • Experience with static structural, modal, random vibration, and thermal analysis of precision structures
  • Experience with 3D CAD modeling programs (Creo preferred)
  • Experience with FEA tools (Ansys preferred)
  • Experience with Steinberg or Engelmeier solder fatigue
  • Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
  • Ability to be self-directed and balance several projects
  • Strong communication skills for design concepts and analysis results
  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with composite structures (e.g., carbon fiber) including laminate design, bonding, and integration
  • Experience with antenna structures, RF hardware, or precision mechanical systems
  • Experience with recent versions of Creo, Windchill, Ansys Mechanical
  • Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
  • Experience with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks', Shigley, Steinberg, Roark's)
  • Experience with environmental testing including vibration, shock, and thermal cycle
  • Experience mentoring or training others

Compensation and Benefits

Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 (other site ranges may differ)

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
  • Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Work Arrangement

  • Relocation provided
  • Travel not typically expected, but up to 15% on an as-needed basis

Employment Requirements

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.

Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions.