Motor Design Engineer – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design mechanical components of cryogenic motors (stators, rotors, windings, integration) and iterate designs to optimize performance, manufacturability, and cost .

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design mechanical components of cryogenic motors (stators, rotors, windings, integration) and iterate designs to optimize performance, manufacturability, and cost
Conduct stress analysis on motor components under operational and lunar mission loads
Lead engineering activities across winding technologies, magnet materials, lamination methods, and electrical interconnections
Guide full product lifecycle development from requirements through manufacturing, testing, and flight qualification
Collaborate cross-functionally from concept through prototyping to mass production
Communicate technical concepts effectively across all senior stakeholders and functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
5+ years of hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and testing electrically driven motors for industrial or space applications
Advanced proficiency in CAD design (Creo preferred) and PLM systems, such as BOM structuring and engineering change management
Strong expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals: materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
Demonstrated experience with electromagnetic simulation tools and high-volume motor component manufacturing (stamping, winding, welding)
Proficiency in FEA analysis (Ansys), MATLAB, and/or Python for performance modeling
Skilled in GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and precision manufacturing for demanding environments
Deep understanding of motor design optimization: torque, power, efficiency, and thermal management

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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designstress analysiswinding technologiesmagnet materialslamination methodselectrical interconnectionsCAD designFEA analysisGD&Tmotor design optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in related field