Blue Origin · 5 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - New Glenn
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
7+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and development of components for the New Glenn Rocket, ensuring performance and safety in human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the complete lifecycle of component systems, from defining requirements and interfaces through conceptual and detailed design, development, assembly, verification, qualification testing, operation, manufacturing support, and post-flight serviceability
Ensure all cost, schedule, and performance targets are achieved through meticulous planning and execution
Collaborate with suppliers and internal Blue Origin teams to identify, procure, and integrate high-quality components
Perform sizing, material selection, and analyses (fluid flow, thermal, structural) to ensure performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and mechanical loads
Support fabrication, installation, and testing of flight hardware, working closely with suppliers and support organizations
Contribute to all aspects of mechanical design, including requirements definition, layouts, component selection, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, and test planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
7+ years of proven experience designing fluid, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems for aerospace or similar high-reliability applications
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)
Expertise in creating engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
Knowledge of fluid or mechanical components such as valves, regulators, accumulators, mechanisms, or pumps
Strong interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trust and fostering professional collaboration
Passion for advancing safe human spaceflight and alignment with Blue Origin's mission
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
Experience in the aerospace or space industry, particularly with launch vehicles or ground systems
Deep understanding of fabrication, integration, and quality control for tubes, machined parts, and welded assemblies
Expertise in designing systems for cryogenic fluids (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen, methane) or hydraulic systems in liquid/gaseous states
Proficiency in thermo-fluid analysis tools, such as Thermal Desktop (Sinda Fluint), AFT (Fathom/Arrow), REFPROP, or Excel-based models
Knowledge of materials properties, treatments, and aerospace-grade materials
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, drive component development, and support testing
Benefits
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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