Blue Origin · 8 hours ago
Product Development Engineer - New Glenn (Mid-Level)
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$112K/yr - $157K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. As a Product Development Engineer, you will support the development and operations of New Glenn by driving rapid prototyping, sub-scale testing, and qualification of critical sub-systems for heavy launch vehicles.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Rapid Prototyping: Design and build quick-turn prototype hardware to validate concepts and performance characteristics for rocket sub-systems
Sub-Scale Testing: Develop and execute sub-scale test programs that validate design concepts before full-scale implementation
Process Development: Create and standardize processes for repeatable testing, data collection, and qualification of new technologies
Design Evolution: Translate test results into design improvements through multiple rapid development iterations
Cross-Functional Integration: Work at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and test to optimize hardware development cycles
Technical Documentation: Develop manufacturing plans that define component flow through fabrication, assembly, testing, and qualification
Supplier Collaboration: Work with external partners to accelerate prototype fabrication and specialized testing capabilities
Qualification
Required
BS degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
3-6 years of experience in prototype development, preferably for aerospace systems
Demonstrated ability to rapidly iterate designs based on test data and performance requirements
Experience designing and executing sub-scale or component-level test programs
Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes with ability to provide design-for-manufacturability input
Hands-on experience transitioning designs from prototype to qualification units
Understanding of materials selection, joining techniques, and manufacturing constraints
Proficiency with 3D CAD software and basic structural analysis tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Willingness to be hands-on with hardware during fabrication and testing phases
Strong written and verbal communication skills to document processes and present findings
Preferred
Experience with aerospace propulsion, structures, or fluid systems
Background in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis of test data
Knowledge of qualification pathways for aerospace hardware
Experience with prototype fabrication techniques including additive manufacturing
Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, and test control systems
History of bringing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems
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
Recent News
2026-02-05
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