Mechanisms Design Engineer - Lunar Transportation

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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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists, you will directly impact the history of space exploration and show your commitment to safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This Mechanical Engineering position is on the Landing Gear team and covers the design, analysis, test, and documentation of safety critical lander landing gear hardware, including mechanisms. With some oversight from senior engineers, you will own clearly scoped project-level assignments across nearly the entire design cycle, from requirements through verification and test. You will work as a member of the program team and will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation systems that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you're excited by providing both near term and long term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging projects, please apply!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment

• Participate in nearly the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical hardware, from requirements through verification and test

• Complete clearly scoped project-level assignments with some oversight

• Support requirements definition and design trade studies

• Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and test procedures

• Create 3D CAD models and assemblies, part and assembly drawings with GD&T, installation drawings, and other required technical documentation

• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA

• Build and evaluate prototype assemblies

• Create assembly aids and test fixtures

• Plan and conduct engineering tests and support data reviews

• Present your technical work, rationale, and risk trade-offs in design reviews and to peers

• Identify and communicate technical, cost, and schedule risks on assigned work

• Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds

• Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection

• Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including root cause analysis and dispositioning of material defects

• Maintain revisions of assigned designs through the product lifecycle

• Contribute to team tools, process improvements, and mechanical best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis.

• Experience performing structural analysis, including hand calculations and FEA.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA).

• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) applied to detail and assembly drawings.

• Ability to work independently on scoped assignments 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 and Windchill

• Experience with FEA tools (e.g., Ansys Mechanical, ABAQUS, NASTRAN)

• Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics

• Experience planning and supporting engineering tests, including test fixtures, instrumentation, and data review

• Experience supporting manufacturing, including hardware builds, assembly instructions, and nonconformance dispositioning

• Experience using AI tools to accelerate engineering work, such as analysis, documentation, design review, and data processing

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation

Base Pay Range for:

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.