Mechanical Engineer III - Space Resources

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $121,023 - $169,432 • Onsite

About The Position

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 and collaboration. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. We invite you to be a part of our Space Resources Program. This initiative is at the forefront of developing In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies, destined for the Moon and beyond. If you're passionate about our mission and are looking for a meaningful contribution, you might just be the ideal candidate to join our innovative, and forward-thinking team. In this hands-on role, you will be based entirely on-site at our Los Angeles facility, collaborating closely with the Space Resources Program team. We are looking for a skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer III to contribute to critical electromechanical system design from requirements definition through detailed design, analysis, and test. You will design and integrate electromechanical assemblies for extreme thermal, dynamic, and pressure environments including high-temperature and molten material applications. You will partner with thermal and systems leads to develop robust, producible solutions leveraging advanced materials and manufacturing processes, and support hardware testing to retire critical risks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, excels at technical problem-solving, and is comfortable working within technical risk and schedule constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 5 to 9 years of professional experience in mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
• Proficient with CAD and working knowledge of FEA software packages (thermal, structural analysis) with strong capability in hand calculations.
• Working knowledge of GD&T with demonstrated application in design and tolerance analysis with clear ability to deliver defendable manufacturing documentation and drawings.
• Experience designing thermal components for extreme temperature environments with demonstrated capability in thermal analysis.
• Solid understanding of structural analysis, failure modes, and root cause investigation.
• Working experience in vacuum and/or inert gas environments with knowledge of advanced materials (ceramics, exotic metals, specialty alloys)
• Excellent technical communication skills; able to articulate engineering challenges clearly
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in agile, fast-paced development environment

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• Working experience with CREO CAD software and ANSYS Mechanical for thermal and structural analysis
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical ground systems, mechanisms, and GSE (Ground Support Equipment)
• Experience with structural and thermal testing of electromechanical assemblies
• Experience designing satellites, flight hardware, or space-qualified systems
• Background in mechanism design and analysis for space or aerospace applications
• Experience with robotics control systems and electromechanical actuation
• Experience with early-stage, deep tech hardware development
• Exposure to design for manufacturability and cost optimization
• Experience designing for extreme thermal environments and vacuum applications

Responsibilities

• Contribute to electromechanical systems across design phases from concept through production, including analysis and support for hardware testing in extreme environments
• Detail the scope of work in alignment with project objectives.
• Fully own systems or subsystems and successfully run design reviews, plan and coordinate suppliers and manufacturing, and follow through testing and production.
• Design electromechanical solutions leveraging advanced materials (ceramics, exotic metals) for extreme thermal, dynamic, and pressure environments, including high-temperature and molten material applications.
• Conduct engineering analysis (thermal, structural, tolerance, and failure mode analysis) using both analytical methods and finite element analysis to validate performance
• Develop technical documentation including 3D models, production drawings, and design specifications optimized for machining and assembly in vacuum and inert gas environments
• Communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively across cross-functional teams, suppliers, and leadership
• Collaborate with senior engineers to support design decisions with incomplete data and rapidly converge on solutions

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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level