Mechanical Engineer II - Lunar Permanence
Job in
Seattle, King County, Washington, 98127, USA
Listed on 2025-12-24
Listing for:
Blue Origin LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Space Coast, FL:
Seattle, WA:
Denver, COtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R57793
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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.
As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of spacecraft mechanisms and delivery of safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within theallocatedcost and schedule requirements.
** Responsibilities:
*** Design mechanisms for space flight - landing gear, engine gimbaling mechanisms, docking systems, solar and radiator deployment systems, communication gimbals, hatches, and cargo offloading systems.
* Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware - conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification. Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
* Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware. Participate in subsystem level testing - planning, execution, data reduction and analysis. Develop component specifications and manage suppliers.
* Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.
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* Minimum Qualifications:
*** Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
* 3-5+ years of relevant, industry experience
* Recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles
* Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred).
* Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks
* Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification testing
* Proficient in technical writing, communicating sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely
* Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for aerospace systems
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* Preferred Qualifications:
*** Master of Science Degree in Engineering
* Experience with Matlab/Simulink
* Experience with multibody simulation tools (Simscape, Adams)
* Experience writing technical specifications and Statements of Work (SOW)
* Experience with technical management of suppliers.### Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $88,284.00-$;
WA applicants is $96,310.00-$
** Other site ranges may differ
**** Culture Statement
**** Export Control Regulations
** Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
** Background Check
*** Required for all positions:
Blue’s Standard Background Check
* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
* Required for Certain Job Profiles:
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