Hardware Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Senior Engineer responsible for ECLS systems design and development for human spaceflight programs. Collaborating with teams to engineer hardware that supports human habitation in space with stringent certification requirements.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • California, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own ECLS hardware components through the entire life cycle: Conception, Design, Build, Test, Install, and Operations
Personally design and analyze ECLS and crew systems hardware from concept through flight
Directly perform detailed engineering calculations including heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical stress analyses
Create and refine CAD models for flight hardware components and assemblies
Develop technical solutions for atmospheric control, water management, waste collection, and crew interfaces
Solve technical and program problems with the help of your team
Be actively involved in development testing of your hardware
Determine and manage the schedule and budget for owned hardware
Show system and component compliance to Blue and NASA technical requirements
Be the technical point of contact for your hardware
Support hardware integration and resolve technical issues in real-time
Design mechanical systems with consideration for crew operation and maintenance
Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is maintained
Adhere to Blue Leadership Principles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field (Advanced degree preferred)
8+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering with focus on fluid systems and mechanical hardware design
Demonstrated experience directly designing and analyzing complex mechanical and fluid systems
Strong analytical skills with experience in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanical design
Proven ability to develop hardware from concept through manufacturing and testing
Experience with hands-on hardware troubleshooting and problem-solving
Proficiency with CAD software and engineering analysis tools
Experience leading small technical teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

ECLS hardware designengineering calculationsheat transferfluid dynamicsmechanical stress analysisCAD modelingatmospheric control systemswater management systemswaste collection systemsmechanical design

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationleadershipcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringAdvanced degree in related engineering field