BLUE ORIGIN

Mechanical Engineer

• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, build & integration support, and qualification
• Design mechanisms for space flight which may include gimbaling mechanisms, deployment devices, separation systems, hold-down & release mechanisms, and antenna pointing devices
• Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T
• Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware
• Perform subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
• Develop component & subsystem level specifications and manage suppliers
• Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce proof of concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects
• Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities

Mechanical Design Engineer II – Blue Ring Mechanisms

Full-stack Engineer

• Lead the architectural design and development of embedded software systems for flight and payload applications, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety
• Define and implement software architecture for high throughput packet switching systems, incorporating IP TCP/UDP protocols and advanced routing capabilities
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop and optimize FPGA-based solutions for critical flight systems
• Design and implement robust fault management systems to ensure mission success in the challenging space environment
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines for embedded software development across projects
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams, fostering innovation and excellence
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements and enhance system capabilities
• Lead design reviews and technical assessments to ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, and security requirements
• Develop and maintain software architecture documentation, including interface specifications and design patterns
• Collaborate with systems engineers to translate mission requirements into software architecture specifications
• Participate in failure analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance system robustness
• Contribute to research and development efforts to advance Blue Origin's embedded software capabilities

Senior Embedded Software Architect

Communications

• Establish the end-to-end mission architecture, including wavelength selection, link geometry, autonomy and redundancy strategies, and initial allocations for size, weight, power, and thermal (SWaP-T)
• Drive system-level trades for the terminal's aperture, converging on an optimal balance of link margin, pointing accuracy, throughput, structural stiffness, and thermal management
• Flow down performance budgets to all subsystems (Optics, PAT, Modem, Electronics) with rigorous Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and calibration strategies
• Integrate Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis into system budgets and define clear acceptance criteria for hardware verification and vendor Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Support operations and manufacturing teams for high-volume production
• Define the PAT concept of operations and control architecture, including the selection and design of the filters, acquisition scan patterns, and beacon strategies
• Model, simulate, and allocate budgets for key performance parameters such as capture probability, acquisition timelines, residual jitter, and pointing loss to ensure link closure
• Develop a validation strategy for PAT algorithms from simulation to advanced mirror materials
• Define the modem and other electronic systems development plan
• Ensure deterministic latency, fault tolerance, and resilience to radiation and other space environmental effects across all digital interfaces
• Author and manage core systems engineering documents, including ICDs, requirements flow-down, and comprehensive verification and validation plans
• Identify technical risks and maintain parallel risk-mitigation paths to protect project schedule and performance margin
• Lead architecture reviews, present trade studies to stakeholders, and serve as the primary technical authority for the system design
• Lead rapid prototyping efforts across hardware, electronics, and software systems to validate design concepts early, establishing agile development processes that balance speed with appropriate fidelity while maintaining rigorous documentation
• Create effective feedback loops between prototype testing results and system design, coordinating cross-functional teams to integrate and test full-scale prototypes that align with system requirements and enable continuous refinement of the architecture.

Senior System Architect – Optical Communications

Hardware Engineer

• Generate FPGA requirements in coordination with systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering and subsystem owners
• Design, write HDL code, verify and document complex low-level modules
• Participate reviews of FPGA Design and Verification Artifacts
• 10% travel to other Blue Origin locations for various meetings, or large-scale company events

FPGA Engineer – Level 2

• Generate FPGA requirements in coordination with systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering and subsystem owners.
• Design, write HDL code, verify and document complex low-level modules
• Participate reviews of FPGA Design and Verification Artifacts
• 10% travel to other Blue Origin locations for various meetings, or large-scale company events.

FPGA Engineer – Level 3

Designer

• Design, analyze, and test avionics enclosures for electronic components on various spacecrafts.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to design PCB systems.
• Support electronics development and conduct trade studies.
• Create associated technical data packages.
• Perform thermal and structural analyses.
• Validate requirements through various methods.
• Create engineering detail and assembly drawings.
• Manage product configuration through its lifecycle.
• Support test planning and execution.

Avionics Mechanical Design and Analysis II

• Design, analyze, and test avionics enclosures for electronic components on various spacecrafts
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to design PCB systems, support electronics development, conduct trade studies, and create the associated technical data packages
• Perform thermal and structural analyses, validating requirements through various methods
• Create engineering detail and assembly drawings, and manage product configuration through its lifecycle
• Support test planning and execution.

Avionics Mechanical Design and Analysis III

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of primary and secondary structures
• Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
• Provide manufacturing and production support
• Support configuration development and trade studies
• Participate in subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
• Work with cross-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.

Structural Design Engineer III – New Glenn Upper Stage

• Support the design of new infrastructure and buildings under the supervision of a licensed engineer
• Assist in the production of design and construction documents, including mechanical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design alignment with project goals and objectives
• Conduct research and provide support for mechanical design solutions and concepts
• Prepare and review mechanical drawings, plans, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with project standards
• Support the coordination of project schedules, budgets, and resources
• Stay informed of industry trends, technologies, and advancements to contribute to project innovation
• Prepare for and pursue a Professional Engineering license after gaining the required experience
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members on best practices and design principles

Facilities Engineering Design Mechanical Engineer II

• Design multi-layer PCBs for complex digital, mixed-signal and high power systems including FPGAs, Microcontrollers
• Develop PCB layouts for Digital/Analog/RF circuits with careful attention to impedance control, loss tangent, and electromagnetic compatibility
• Perform signal integrity analysis for high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet)
• Conduct power integrity analysis and design power distribution networks (PDN) for low-noise, high-current applications
• Create component libraries, design rule checks (DRCs), and maintain design standards
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on component selection, schematic review, and design optimization
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerber files, drill files, and assembly drawings
• Work with PCB fabricators and CM vendors to ensure manufacturability and resolve fabrication issues
• Support board bring-up activities, debugging hardware issues related to PCB design
• Design for space environment considerations including thermal management, radiation tolerance, and mechanical stress

Senior Avionics FPGA Design & Verification Engineer

Engineer

Senior Avionics PCB Layout Engineer

• Design multi-layer PCBs for complex digital, mixed-signal and high power systems including FPGAs, Microcontrollers
• Develop PCB layouts for Digital/Analog/RF circuits with careful attention to impedance control, loss tangent, and electromagnetic compatibility
• Perform signal integrity analysis for high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet)
• Conduct power integrity analysis and design power distribution networks (PDN) for low-noise, high-current applications
• Create component libraries, design rule checks (DRCs), and maintain design standards
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on component selection, schematic review, and design optimization
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerber files, drill files, and assembly drawings
• Support board bring-up activities, debugging hardware issues related to PCB design
• Design for space environment considerations including thermal management, radiation tolerance, and mechanical stress

Senior Avionics FPGA Design – Verification Engineer

Director

• Lead a team of technical program managers responsible for driving Vertical Integration initiatives from idea or demand generation, business case approval, and through final commissioning
• Primary focal across all of Blue Operations leading planning and readiness for Vertical Integration across the enterprise including cross-Business Unit alignment
• Manage the company Vertical Integration roadmap
• Develop and communicate schedule, budget, and rate readiness adherence to senior executive and peers
• Engage with make/buy, direct procurement, manufacturing and operations, and design engineering to drive in-sourcing plans to completion on-time to support low and high rate production
• Ensure review of in-source initiatives to ensure they align with company strategic goals and financial benefit ensuring positive return on investment

Director – Vertical Integration

• Design, analyze, and test avionics enclosures for electronic components on various spacecrafts
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to design PCB systems, support electronics development
• Conduct trade studies and create associated technical data packages
• Perform thermal and structural analyses and validate requirements through various methods
• Create engineering detail and assembly drawings
• Manage product configuration through its lifecycle
• Support test planning and execution.