Mechanical Engineer III

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 StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $121,023 - $169,432 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 that result in selecting optimal mission-suitable subsystem hardware
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with the system components
Continuously update knowledge on latest industry trends and advancements in space vehicle systems
Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, contributing to a culture of technical ambition and operational excellence
Contribute to technical artifacts for subsystem and program gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, etc.)
Maintain an unwavering commitment to learning and improvement, willingly seeking and integrating feedback for personal and team growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
Minimum of two years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in space systems
Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams
A track record of taking ownership, showing resilience in the face of challenges, and consistently delivering results
A history of facing challenges with tenacity and resilience, showing an optimistic and determined attitude
Must 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.
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (preferred)
5+ 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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

system integrated structural modelingrocket engine turbo pumps designdesign component requirementstroubleshooting complex issuestrade studiestechnical artifactsmechanical engineeringspace systems engineeringLabVIEWMatlab

Soft Skills

collaborationownershipresiliencetenacityoptimismdeterminationcommitment to learningfeedback integrationteam growthoperational excellence

Certifications

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