Mechanical Engineer III - Component Development

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

6d•$121,023 - $169,432

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join its Mechanical Engineering team in support of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. The engineer will work across the full design cycle with minimal oversight, taking ownership of product design, development strategy, and tactical planning. The role contributes to the design, development, and verification of structural, mechanical, and/or fluids systems across one or more engineering disciplines, with broad impact on hardware delivery and program success. This hands-on technical role involves applying engineering fundamentals throughout requirements definition, design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, verification, and test. The engineer will create and maintain engineering models, drawings, specifications, and test procedures; support tool and process development; and manage technical interfaces across the broader engineering organization. The position also includes independent problem-solving, technical judgment, and root cause analysis and corrective action for major-scope hardware non-conformances.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of professional mechanical engineering experience, including work across multiple phases of the hardware development lifecycle such as design, analysis, fabrication, verification, and/or test.
Established proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation using CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent.
Working knowledge and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 or equivalent standards.
Experience performing or supporting root cause analysis and corrective action development for hardware non-conformances.
Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering drawings and models that meet program and manufacturing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience in one or more core mechanical engineering disciplines: Combustion Devices, ECLSS, Electronics Packaging, Energetics, Fluids Components, Fluids Systems, Mechanical Systems, Payloads and Interiors, Structures, or Turbomachinery.
Demonstrated experience owning a product or subsystem through the full design cycle from concept through delivery.
Experience providing schedule, budget, or milestone inputs on engineering programs.
Familiarity with Model-Based Definition (MBD) and/or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.
Experience with aerospace or defense hardware development in a regulated or safety-critical environment.
Exposure to process improvement initiatives, engineering tool development, or best-practice documentation efforts.
Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), design verification planning, or test procedure development.
Prior experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the full engineering design cycle with significant technical depth across multiple disciplines, working independently within a collaborative, cross-functional team.
Own product design, development strategy, and tactical planning, advancing work with minimal day-to-day direction.
Create, review, and maintain engineering models, drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
Provide input on schedules, budgets, and milestones, and exercise technical approval authority within the program.
Contribute to tool development, process improvements, and the release and support of engineering products.
Support strategic initiatives, technology maturation, and the development and capture of departmental best practices.
Apply engineering fundamentals across requirements definition, design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, verification, and test.
Create detail and assembly drawings and 3D models with proper application of GD&T.
Identify, understand, and manage technical interfaces between the engineer's discipline and the broader engineering organization.
Independently develop solutions to diverse-scope problems, using data analysis to evaluate identifiable factors.
Use technical judgment to select appropriate methods and techniques while balancing risk and technical design.
Perform root cause analyses and develop corrective actions for major-scope non-conformances.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company intent and other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.