Senior Mechanical Engineer - Glenn

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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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $ - $. Other site ranges may differ.

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Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check may be required for certain job profiles if the role requires access to a military installation.
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