Senior Mechanical Engineer

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of our hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers, you will focus on the rotating hardware of our innovative space vehicles, specifically being responsible for power unit design and modeling for large-scale turbomachinery. This position is integral to the success of our missions, requiring strong familiarity with system integration and design.

In this role, you will emphasize production rate, cost and schedule execution, while embracing, using, and integrating AI into your daily work culture and actions. Our ideal candidate is someone who not only excels in the design and development of rotating hardware but also demonstrates a profound commitment to our bold mission.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for system integrated structural modeling for rotating equipment, power unit and axisymmetric models.
• Contribute to the design and development of rocket engine turbo pumps and assemblies 
• Develop and maintain design component requirements and documentation. 
• Contribute to detailed trade studies that result in selecting optimal mission-suitable subsystem hardware. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with the system components. 
• Continuously update knowledge on latest industry trends and advancements in space vehicle systems 
• Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, contributing to a culture of technical ambition and operational excellence. 
• Contribute to technical artifacts for subsystem and program gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, etc.) 
• Maintain an unwavering commitment to learning and improvement, willingly seeking and integrating feedback for personal and team growth. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in space systems 
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams. 
• A track record of taking ownership, showing resilience in the face of challenges, and consistently delivering results. 
• A history of facing challenges with tenacity and resilience, showing an optimistic and determined attitude. 

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working in aerospace
• Experience with LabVIEW and Matlab

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. cit