Principal COPV Mechanical Design Engineer – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for Lunar Permanence developing Blue Moon landers with a focus on reliable human spaceflight. Collaborating with NASA on the Human Landing System (HLS).

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $169,624 - $237,473 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create architecture and detailed designs
Create CAD models, detailed drawings, manufacturing processes associated with composites and pressure vessel's
Develop and execute test plans for COPV qualification and acceptance, including performing tests and analyzing data
Partner with third-party vendors for COPV design, manufacturing, and analysis, and manage these relationships
Support integration of COPV's on the vehicles and collaborate with other engineering disciplines, such as propulsion, structures, and manufacturing
Conduct research and analysis to identify and implement design improvements for COPV's for future vehicle and applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
12+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Excellent written and oral skills
Structural design of metallic and composite components and assemblies
Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using ProEngineer Wildfire 4, Creo Parametric, NX and/or Catia
Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5)
Technical writing experience for reporting requirements, test plans etc.

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

CAD modelingdetailed drawingsmanufacturing processestest plansdata analysisstructural designmaterial selectionmechanical designintegration skillsGD&T analysis

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationcollaborationrelationship management

Certifications

B.S. degree in engineering