Mechanisms Design Engineer - Lunar Transportation

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.

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.

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

• 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

• 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, Solid Works, 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.

• 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…