Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Lunar Permanence, Avionics Packaging Blue Origin $144,179.00
• 219,522.

45 life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options United States, Colorado, Denver Sep 16, 2026 Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, specialists, and technical designers, you will support the mechanical design, analysis, test, and review of avionics packaging for a variety of avionics equipment for Lunar missions. As a member of the highly collaborative and fast-paced Lunar Permanence organization, you will engage with personnel from other teams including Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Quality. This senior-level role requires providing leadership, technical expertise, and training for the mechanical team. This opportunity reports to the Core Avionics group inside of the Lunar Permanence business unit, and the person in this role will play a key role in developing Lunar systems that build the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space. We're shaping our future in space, and we're looking for dedicated and inspired people to join us! Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you're excited by providing both near-term and long-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging projects, please apply!

Special Mentions:

Relocation available

Travel expected on an as-needed basis up to 15% of the time Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide leadership as a member of a cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment

Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical avionics

Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture

Collaborate with the electrical engineering team to incorporate printed circuit board and interconnect systems, including thermal and structural analyses of these components

Lead design trade studies

Design avionics enclosure solutions for performance and high reliability in harsh environments

Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents

Create 3D CAD models and assemblies, part and assembly drawings, installation drawings, and other required technical documentation

Build and evaluate prototype assemblies

Create assembly aids and test fixtures

Collaborate on and document team mechanical best practices

Plan and conduct engineeringtests and datareviews

Create and deliver presentations, proposals, and training material on technical subjects

Review assembly instructions and support hardwarebuilds

Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection

Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including dispositioning material defects

Manage revisions of the product design configurations through the product lifecycle

Mentor and train junior engineers

Review and approve designs and documentation created by other team members Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

10+ years of recent experience designing ruggedized electronic enclosures or similar high-performance/high reliability hardware

Skilledwithstaticstructural,modal, random vibration,and thermal analysis

Skilled with 3D CAD modeling programs (Creo preferred)

Skilled with FEA tools (Ansys preferred)

Experience with SteinbergorEngelmeiersolderfatigue

Skilled with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)

Ability to be self-directed and balance several projects at one time

History of communicating design concepts and analysis results effectively

History of demonstrating autonomous project leadership

History of technical expertise/authority being recognized by the larger team/organization

Experience with environmental testingincluding vibration, shock, and thermal testing

Experience performing failure analysis and establishing root cause and corrective actions

Flexibility and openness to tackling varied assignments and learning new skills

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

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. Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following packaging disciplines: avionics, power regulators and distributors, batteries, optics, sensors, motor controllers, RF radios and amplifiers, displays, controls, antennas, navigation instrumentation, radar, or LiDAR

Experience with aerospace, launch vehicle, or spacecraft avionics systems

Experience withrecent versions ofCreo, Windchill, Ansys

Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics

Experience with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn,Marks',Shigley,Steinberg,Roark's)

Experience with additional environmental testingincluding

EMI/RFI, TVAC

Experience training and mentoring junior level engineers

Experience directing the activities of other engineers

Hands-on, practical mechanical abilities Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $156,802.00

• $219,522.45 CO applicants is $144,179.00
• $201,849.90 WA applicants is $156,802.00
• $219,522.45 VA applicants is $156,802.00
• $219,522.

45 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

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Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits Benefits include: 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%, and an 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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