Mechanical Engineer - Design & Analysis (Late Career)

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Blue Origin envisions 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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, and supports manufacturing and supply chain across all facilities. Responsibilities Design production, development, test, integration, and advanced manufacturing tooling and equipment for the Blue Engines, Lunar, and New Glenn business units. Integrate concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. Apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) when creating drawings. Handle technical design challenges related to assembly fixtures, material handlers, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines. Collaborate closely with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve cradle‑to‑grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment). Manage projects, including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, proof testing, and commissioning of custom tooling. Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion. Qualifications B.S. degree in engineering, or equivalent work experience. 10+ years’ experience with design, build, and commissioning of tooling, fixtures, custom machines or design support equipment for manufacturing, assembly, and test. Experience with FEM and complex structural analysis, and ability to perform hand calculations including free‑body diagrams. Proven experience with CAD‑based design software for modeling and drafting. Strong expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), including taking products from development design to rate production. Proven understanding of manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack‑up analysis. Proven understanding of manufacturing processes and machines such as CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet‑metal bending, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc. Desired Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME BTH‑1, aluminum design manual, and AISC. Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, etc. Experience with Creo and Windchill CAD/PDM systems. Experience with NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems. Experience with analysis packages such as ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP pre/post processing, NASTRAN Solver, NX Advance Simulation, etc. Benefits 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 regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to fourteen company‑paid holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, and provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or who require reasonable accommodation in the application and interview process should contact the EEO compliance office (View email address on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Origin LLC