Mechanical Engineer III - Blue Ring Configuration Design

Application close date:

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!

The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit.

This role is within the In‑Space Systems Configuration Team, supporting Blue Ring, a high‑powered hybrid solar electric and chemical‑propelled spacecraft designed for unparalleled mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at significantly reduced costs. It provides comprehensive capabilities for maneuvering, hosting, and deploying payloads and infrastructure services across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, interplanetary regions, and near‑Earth asteroids.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform vehicle‑level design & integration tasks, supporting projects ranging from baseline vehicle architecture to mission‑unique equipment and vehicle upgrades!

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, analysis, and drawing release.
• Generate 3D models, perform spatial integration & packaging activities in collaboration with Integrated Product Teams.
• Perform trade studies and provide recommended solutions.
• Generate vehicle alignment & pointing analysis.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces and space reservation zones.
• Calculate spacecraft mass properties.
• Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject area.
• 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and producing complex engineered products.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software (PTC CREO preferred).
• Proficient in the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in coordinating small to medium‑sized teams.

• Spacecraft hardware design experience.
• Ability to apply basic structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations
• Knowledgeable in top‑down design practices.
• Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware.
• Familiarity with systems engineering practices, manufacturing processes, and quality control.
• Experience calculating vehicle mass & inertia properties.
• Proficiency in dimensional variation analysis.
• Experience with optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.
• Proven experience with core project management skills, including logic‑linked scheduling, budget and schedule variance tracking, and reporting project status to leadership.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $ - $

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