Senior Mechanical Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Responsible for system integrated structural modeling for rotating equipment, power unit and axisymmetric models .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for system integrated structural modeling for rotating equipment, power unit and axisymmetric models
Contribute to the design and development of rocket engine turbo pumps and assemblies
Develop and maintain design component requirements and documentation
Contribute to detailed trade studies for selecting optimal subsystem hardware
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with system components
Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
Contribute to technical artifacts for subsystem and program gated reviews
Maintain a commitment to learning and improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in space systems
Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams
A track record of taking ownership and delivering results
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (preferred)
7+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred)
Experience working in aerospace (preferred)
Experience with LabVIEW and Matlab (preferred)

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
Bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

system integrated structural modelingdesign and developmentdesign component requirementstroubleshootingtrade studiesrocket engine turbo pumpssubsystem hardware

Soft Skills

collaborationownershipresults deliverycommitment to learningimprovement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringM.S. in Mechanical Engineering