{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0b20b93a9d4ada28e04df5e3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b20b93a9d4ada28e04df5e3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b20b93a9d4ada28e04df5e3","title":"Mechanical Systems Engineer III","description":"Application close date:\nApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.\nAt 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!\nThe 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.\nThe role is part of the Blue National Security business unit, which is focused on delivering advanced space-based capabilities in support of national security missions. Within the Advanced Capabilities organization, this team operates at the forefront of mission engineering and architecture, developing next-generation space systems that address the most demanding and consequential challenges in the defense domain.\nAs a Mechanical Systems Engineer III , you will play a hands-on role in shaping the mechanical systems that enable Blue Origin's in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility missions. You'll apply engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical hardware — from study-level concepts through detailed CAD models — while contributing directly to payload accommodation solutions that balance mass, volume, and performance. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help resolve mechanical interface challenges, translate system-level requirements into actionable design specifications, and support trade studies that shape critical design decisions. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational systems engineering expertise while working on real aerospace hardware that supports humanity's expansion into space.\nSpecial Mentions:\nThis role may be performed from any of Blue Origin's primary U.S. locations, including but not limited to: Kent, WA; Denver, CO; Huntsville, AL; Reston, VA; Los Angeles, CA\nRelocation assistance is available\nTravel requirements: Less than 25%\nAn active Top Secret / SCI clearance is not required to start in this role, but candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain one (see Minimum Qualifications)\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nApply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems hardware for space applications\nSupport study-level mechanical design efforts contributing to mission architecture development and concept exploration\nSupport development of structural and mechanical specifications for aerospace products, parts, and associated operations to improve efficiency and reliability\nContribute to payload accommodation solutions that meet mission requirements while optimizing for mass, volume, and performance\nConduct basic structural analysis to validate design concepts and identify necessary improvements\nUtilize CAD software to create detailed plans and specifications to support production and integration activities\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve mechanical interface issues\nTranslate system-level requirements into mechanical design specifications\nSupport trade studies to evaluate mechanical design alternatives against mission requirements\nDocument engineering decisions, analyses, and design rationales to support technical reviews\nHelp identify and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks\nSupport the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products, materials, or technologies\nUnderstand and comply with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field\n3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with exposure to systems engineering principles\nExperience with CAD software (proficiency with Blue Origin's CAD systems preferred)\nDemonstrated ability to perform basic structural analysis and mechanical design\nExperience with aerospace mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms\nFoundational knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance\nMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum\nPreferred Qualifications:\nActive or current Top Secret / SCI clearance strongly preferred\nMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering\n5+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems design and analysis\nExperience with payload accommodation and integration for spacecraft\nKnowledge of space environments and their impact on mechanical systems\nExperience with mechanism design for space applications\nFamiliarity with materials selection for aerospace applications\nExperience with requirements development and management\nBackground in trade study development and analysis\nExperience with verification and validation of mechanical systems\nKnowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies\nExperience with technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies\n\nBase Pay Range for:\nCA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20\nCO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85\nWA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20\nVA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20\nOther site ranges may differ\n\nCulture Statement\nDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\n\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\n\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\n\nBenefits\nBenefits include: 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\n\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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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!\nThe 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.\nThe role is part of the Blue National Security business unit, which is focused on delivering advanced space-based capabilities in support of national security missions. Within the Advanced Capabilities organization, this team operates at the forefront of mission engineering and architecture, developing next-generation space systems that address the most demanding and consequential challenges in the defense domain.\nAs a Mechanical Systems Engineer III , you will play a hands-on role in shaping the mechanical systems that enable Blue Origin's in-space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility missions. You'll apply engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical hardware — from study-level concepts through detailed CAD models — while contributing directly to payload accommodation solutions that balance mass, volume, and performance. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help resolve mechanical interface challenges, translate system-level requirements into actionable design specifications, and support trade studies that shape critical design decisions. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational systems engineering expertise while working on real aerospace hardware that supports humanity's expansion into space.\nSpecial Mentions:\nThis role may be performed from any of Blue Origin's primary U.S. locations, including but not limited to: Kent, WA; Denver, CO; Huntsville, AL; Reston, VA; Los Angeles, CA\nRelocation assistance is available\nTravel requirements: Less than 25%\nAn active Top Secret / SCI clearance is not required to start in this role, but candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain one (see Minimum Qualifications)\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nApply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems hardware for space applications\nSupport study-level mechanical design efforts contributing to mission architecture development and concept exploration\nSupport development of structural and mechanical specifications for aerospace products, parts, and associated operations to improve efficiency and reliability\nContribute to payload accommodation solutions that meet mission requirements while optimizing for mass, volume, and performance\nConduct basic structural analysis to validate design concepts and identify necessary improvements\nUtilize CAD software to create detailed plans and specifications to support production and integration activities\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve mechanical interface issues\nTranslate system-level requirements into mechanical design specifications\nSupport trade studies to evaluate mechanical design alternatives against mission requirements\nDocument engineering decisions, analyses, and design rationales to support technical reviews\nHelp identify and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks\nSupport the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products, materials, or technologies\nUnderstand and comply with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field\n3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with exposure to systems engineering principles\nExperience with CAD software (proficiency with Blue Origin's CAD systems preferred)\nDemonstrated ability to perform basic structural analysis and mechanical design\nExperience with aerospace mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms\nFoundational knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance\nMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum\nPreferred Qualifications:\nActive or current Top Secret / SCI clearance strongly preferred\nMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering\n5+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems design and analysis\nExperience with payload accommodation and integration for spacecraft\nKnowledge of space environments and their impact on mechanical systems\nExperience with mechanism design for space applications\nFamiliarity with materials selection for aerospace applications\nExperience with requirements development and management\nBackground in trade study development and analysis\nExperience with verification and validation of mechanical systems\nKnowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies\nExperience with technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies\n\nBase Pay Range for:\nCA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20\nCO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85\nWA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20\nVA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20\nOther site ranges may differ\n\nCulture Statement\nDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\n\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\n\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\n\nBenefits\nBenefits include: 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\n\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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