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Mechanical Systems Engineer II Verified today

Blue Origin · 4 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-08
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Role Overview

You will play a hands-on role in shaping the mechanical systems that enable Blue Origin's in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility missions. You'll apply engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical hardware from study-level concepts through detailed CAD models, while contributing directly to payload accommodation solutions that balance mass, volume, and performance.

Key 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
  • 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
  • Support the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products, materials, or technologies
  • Understand and comply with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications

Minimum 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 (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active or current Top Secret / SCI clearance strongly preferred
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems design and analysis
  • Experience with payload accommodation and integration for spacecraft
  • Knowledge of space environments and their impact on mechanical systems
  • Experience with mechanism design for space applications
  • Familiarity with materials selection for aerospace applications
  • Experience with requirements development and management
  • Background in trade study development and analysis
  • Experience with verification and validation of mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
  • Experience with technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Work Location and Travel

This role may be performed from any of Blue Origin's primary U.S. locations, including Kent WA, Denver CO, Huntsville AL, Reston VA, or Los Angeles CA. Relocation assistance is available. Travel requirements: less than 25%.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range varies by location:

  • VA applicants: $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
  • CO applicants: $90,934.00 - $127,307.25
  • WA applicants: $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, 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, up to four weeks paid time off per year, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Security Clearance

An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is not required to start in this role, but candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain one.