Blue Origin · 15 hours ago
Mechanism Design Engineer - Deployable Solar Arrays - TeraWave
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$81K/yr - $114K/yrBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Mechanism Design Engineer will design and develop deployable mechanisms for next-generation spacecraft, contributing to projects from early concepts through to flight-ready hardware.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the design and development of components and subsystems for deployable mechanisms
Contribute to the design cycle for flight hardware, including trade studies, conceptual and detailed design, structural analysis, and development testing
Build and test hands-on prototypes to mature designs on fast-moving research and development projects
Perform analysis for mechanism systems, including kinematic studies, motor/spring/gear sizing, tolerance stacks, and structural checks
Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles to help reduce cost and meet production schedules
Generate component and assembly drawings
Support testing of flight hardware, including thermal vacuum, modal, vibration, and functional deployment tests
Collaborate in a cross-disciplinary R&D environment to ensure designs are fully integrated with other subsystems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred)
Hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, personal projects, or academic design projects
Proficiency in mechanical design using 3D modeling tools (CREO preferred)
Basic understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack analysis
Familiarity with standard manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Internship or co-op experience in aerospace, automotive, or other hardware-focused industries
Exposure to deployable structures, such as solar arrays or antennas
Familiarity with designing hardware for space or other harsh environments
Experience using finite element analysis tools for static and dynamic analysis
Experience with composite materials in design or academic projects
Exposure to hardware testing, data acquisition systems, or test data processing
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.
Founded in 2000
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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