Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer III - BNS Core Systems and Components
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Test Engineer
Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer III
Core Systems & Components | Blue National Security
Build the Hardware That Protects Space Missions
Space is unforgiving — extreme temperatures, violent vibration and shock, radiation, and vacuum. The electronics that fly on Blue Origin spacecraft have to survive all of it, and that's where you come in. We're looking for an experienced avionics packaging engineer to own ruggedized enclosures and mechanical systems from concept through flight release — not just contribute to pieces of the job but drive it.
The Mission
Blue Origin is building the infrastructure for humanity's future in space. Every avionics box you design protects the systems that keep vehicles safe and missions on track. You'll work at the intersection of mechanical design, electrical integration, and space-environment survival — alongside a curious, collaborative team that takes pride in getting the hard problems right.
Your Impact
As an Avionics Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer III, you'll lead development of the protective mechanical systems for spacecraft avionics — shielding sensitive electronics from thermal extremes, vibration, shock, radiation, EMI, and vacuum. Your technical calls will shape system reliability, vehicle integration, manufacturability, and mission success.
What You'll Do
- Own complex avionics packaging assemblies (enclosures, chassis, mounting systems) across the full lifecycle — requirements, design, analysis, verification, qualification, release, and production support
- Partner with electrical, systems, thermal, structures, manufacturing, quality, and test engineers to architect integrated packaging solutions for PCBAs, connectors, and harnessing
- Drive thermal, structural, vibration, shock, and fatigue analyses — and lead trade studies balancing mass, thermal/structural performance, EMI/EMC protection, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and risk
- Deliver high-quality models, drawings, specs, ICDs, and configuration-controlled release packages, applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to enable smooth manufacturing, assembly, and inspection
- Shape environmental test campaigns end-to-end — planning, hardware prep, data review, anomaly investigation, root-cause analysis, and verification closeout
- Mentor less-experienced engineers, lead design reviews, and engage suppliers through design changes and configuration management
What You Bring
- B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline; 5+ years designing electromechanical assemblies, avionics packaging, or comparable aerospace hardware
- A track record owning mechanical designs across the full lifecycle — requirements through production support
- Strong 3D CAD skills (Creo/Pro-E a plus) and solid command of GD&T/ASME Y14.5 drawing practices
- Experience integrating PCBAs, connectors, and cable/harness interfaces into mechanical assemblies, with know-how in ruggedized design: thermal management, structural protection, vibration/shock survival, vacuum compatibility, EMI/EMC shielding
- Experience running or directing thermal and structural analyses for electronic packaging
- Independence to juggle multiple priorities, communicate technical risk clearly, and thrive cross-functionally
Bonus Points For
- M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline; hands-on electronics thermal/structural/vibration/shock/fatigue analysis experience (solder fatigue methods like Steinberg/Engelmaier a plus)
- FEA experience (ANSYS preferred) and Windchill or similar PLM/configuration-management experience
- Harness design and workmanship know-how (IPC-A-620)
- Experience supporting environmental qualification/acceptance testing on aerospace or high-reliability hardware
- Background in spacecraft, human spaceflight, launch vehicle, or other extreme-environment hardware development
- Track record mentoring junior engineers and leading design reviews
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $ - $ WA applicants is $ - $ Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
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