Mechanical Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN

Mechanical Engineer II at Blue Origin designing umbilical systems for reusable launch vehicles. Leading technical efforts to assure the safety and reliability of space missions.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,934 - $127,307 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the entire design cycle of next-generation umbilical systems from a mechanical and fluid systems standpoint, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing and qualification
Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Design mechanical umbilical hardware including disconnect mechanisms, attach/release mechanisms, fluid couplings, seals, and structural interfaces
Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware
Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
Provide manufacturing and production support including design for manufacturability reviews and integration support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
2+ years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling tools (Creo preferred)
Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
Working knowledge of component design such as mechanisms, tubes, latches, seals, and pressurized components
Experience with stack-ups (linear and radial) and various types of fits
Working knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relative to machined components and welded hardware
Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designfluid systems design3D modelingstructural analysisGD&Tcomponent designmanufacturability reviewsintegration supportquality control techniquesaerospace materials

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailanalytical thinking

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering