Senior Mechanical Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Mechanical Engineer focusing on design, analysis, and testing of critical hardware for lunar missions. Join Blue Origin to support sustainable infrastructure for crew and cargo transport from Earth to the Moon.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeColorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $186,898 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in mechanical design and analysis, including structural analysis and proficiency in 3D CAD software. Capable of leading cross-disciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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Bachelor Of Science In Mechanical Engineering10+ Years Of Mechanical Design ExperienceExpertise In Structural Analysis And FEAProficiency In 3D CAD SoftwareStrong Understanding Of GD&T

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignStructural AnalysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)3D CAD ModelingGeometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T)Fatigue AnalysisFracture MechanicsData AnalysisAutomation ProgrammingTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CreoSolidWorksCATIAWindchillANSYSABAQUSNASTRANPythonMATLAB

Industry Keywords

AerospaceLaunch VehicleSpacecraft MechanismsEngineering TestsProduct Lifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment
Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical hardware
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture
Lead design trade studies
Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents
Create 3D CAD models and assemblies, part and assembly drawings, installation drawings, and other required technical documentation
Build and evaluate prototype assemblies
Create assembly aids and test fixtures
Collaborate on and document team mechanical best practices
Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews
Create and deliver presentations, proposals, and training material on technical subjects
Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds
Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection
Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including dispositioning material defects
Manage revisions of the product design configurations through the product lifecycle
Mentor and train junior engineers
Review and approve designs and documentation created by other team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design and analysis.
Demonstrated expertise in structural analysis, including hand calculations and FEA.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA).
Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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
Experience with aerospace, launch vehicle, or spacecraft mechanisms
Experience with recent versions of Creo, Windchill, Ansys Mechanical
Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
Experience with advanced simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN).
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.