Mechanical Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design and develop mechanical hardware components and assemblies for the TeraWave satellite constellation and ground systems .

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeBay Area • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop mechanical hardware components and assemblies for the TeraWave satellite constellation and ground systems
Perform structural analysis, thermal analysis, and tolerance stack-ups to validate designs meet mission requirements
Develop and maintain detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in accordance with program standards
Support hardware integration and test activities, including environmental testing such as vibration, thermal vacuum, and shock
Collaborate with systems engineers, electrical engineers, and manufacturing teams to define mechanical requirements and interfaces
Generate and review engineering documentation including design specifications, analysis reports, and test procedures
Apply GD&T principles to ensure proper fit, form, and function across mechanical assemblies
Support design reviews including PDR, CDR, and other program milestones by preparing and presenting technical content
Identify design risks and drive mitigation strategies through rigorous analysis and design iteration
Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure producibility and cost-effectiveness of mechanical designs
Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for hardware anomalies
Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical design and development processes across the TeraWave program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in mechanical design and development of hardware systems
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX for detailed design and assembly modeling
Experience performing structural and thermal analyses using analytical or finite element methods
Familiarity with GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5)
Working knowledge of materials selection, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document and present technical work
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designstructural analysisthermal analysistolerance stack-upsCAD modelingengineering drawingsBills of MaterialsGD&T principlesfinite element methodsmaterials selection

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcollaborative teamworkproblem-solvingtechnical presentationdesign risk identificationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering