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Blue Origin · 22 hours ago

Structural & Mechanical Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$81K/yr - $114K/yr

Blue Origin is dedicated to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Structural & Mechanical Engineer I will engage in various aspects of applied mechanical and structural engineering, participating in the design cycle, assembly, and test of development and flight hardware.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Your projects may include many aspects of applied mechanical / structural engineering including design, analysis and test of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, test, operations, and systems engineering

Participate in the entire design cycle, including requirements derivation, conceptual and detailed design, system performance modeling, structural analysis, manufacturing and integration support, development testing and qualification

Participate in the assembly and test of development and flight hardware including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis

Assist in the identification and implementation of design changes to improve system reliability and reduce operational cost

Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace Engineering3D CAD ProficiencyStructural AnalysisFinite Element AnalysisStrength of MaterialsGD&T KnowledgeTeam CollaborationAdaptabilitySelf-Driven

Required

Minimum of a BS Degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering field

Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026

Basic understanding in the fundamentals of design (requirements identification, material selection, input definition, form factors, interface definition, environmental considerations, etc.)

Basic proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred) including drawing creation

Basic proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials

Basic proficiency in structural analysis including Free-body diagrams, hand calculations, etc

Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred)

Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs

Flexible and adaptable mindset

Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction

Preferred

MS degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering field

Experience with flight control actuators, deployable devices (doors, landing gear, sensors, etc.), hydraulic system components, separation systems, or other mechanical systems

Working knowledge of common aerospace materials, surface treatments, and fasteners

Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Hands-on experience with machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems

Mechanical component testing experience

Test instrumentation and data acquisition experience

Basic understanding of the fundamentals of fatigue and damage tolerance