Mechanical Systems Engineer III

About this role

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!   

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

The role is part of the Blue National Security business unit, which is focused on delivering advanced space-based capabilities in support of national security missions. Within the Advanced Capabilities organization, this team operates at the forefront of mission engineering and architecture, developing next-generation space systems that address the most demanding and consequential challenges in the defense domain. As a Mechanical Systems Engineer III , 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. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help resolve mechanical interface challenges, translate system-level requirements into actionable design specifications, and support trade studies that shape critical design decisions. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational systems engineering expertise while working on real aerospace hardware that supports humanity's expansion into space. Special Mentions: • This role may be performed from any of Blue Origin's primary U.S. locations, including but not limited to: Kent, WA; Denver, CO; Huntsville, AL; Reston, VA; Los Angeles, CA • Relocation assistance is available • Travel requirements: Less than 25% • An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is not required to start in this role, but candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain one (see Minimum Qualifications)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • 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 to improve efficiency and reliability • 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 • Help identify and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks • 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 • 3+ 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 • 5+ 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

  Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
VA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 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 enc

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