Mechanical Engineer, Gateway Systems - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

4d•$121,023 - $169,432

About The Position

Blue Origin’s TeraWave Gateway team is developing advanced ground infrastructure for a satellite communications network. The Mechanical Engineer owns the mechanical design of gateway hardware, the industrial-grade physical infrastructure supporting the network. The equipment is deployed outdoors in secure facilities, installed by professional crews, and designed for years of continuous operation with planned maintenance. The role covers physical design ranging from large outdoor enclosures and antenna structures to indoor equipment racks and thermal management solutions. The engineer works collaboratively with in-house RF, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to ensure ground systems are robust, scalable, serviceable, and reliable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design and development of production hardware.
Proficiency with a 3D CAD tool such as Creo, SolidWorks, or NX for detailed part and assembly modeling.
Experience performing structural and thermal analysis using analytical or finite element methods (FEA).
Demonstrated experience designing enclosures, structures, or equipment for outdoor, industrial, or other harsh service environments.
Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards, including ASME Y14.5.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and welding.
Experience taking a hardware product from concept through qualification and into production.
Experience with PLM and configuration management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document and defend technical work.
Ability to work effectively across disciplines in a dynamic environment with maturing requirements.
Must meet the stated employment eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Experience designing large-scale telecommunications or RF equipment, such as satellite earth stations, cellular base stations, or radar systems.
Experience in thermal-mechanical design of sealed or actively cooled enclosures or cabinets containing high-power-density electronics.
Experience with structural design and analysis of systems subject to significant environmental loads, including wind, ice, snow, or seismic loads.
Experience designing for serviceability and maintenance in industrial or field-deployed systems.
Experience with environmental qualification to industrial or telecommunications standards such as NEBS or ETSI.
Familiarity with the mechanical design of RF-sensitive components such as radomes or frequency-selective surfaces.
Experience designing equipment racks, cabinets, and cable management for data centers or telecom facilities.
Familiarity with industry codes and standards for structures and electronics, such as AISC or IEC 62368-1.
Experience working with domestic and international contract manufacturers and fabricators.

Responsibilities

Design large-scale enclosures, cabinets, and structures for environmental survival, including ingress protection, sealing, corrosion resistance, UV-stable material selection, and lightning and grounding provisions.
Develop foundations, structural mounts, and support systems for large antennas and outdoor equipment, providing installation guidance for professional site crews.
Partner with thermal and electrical engineering on system-level thermal design, including heat extraction from high-power-density electronics, thermal interface selection, and solar load management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with 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.
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.