(Remote) Mechanical Engineering

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. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. This role supports the design, development, and sustainment of a family of advanced custom precision machines built entirely in-house at Blue Origin. These are not purchased tools with a service contract behind them — we architect them, build them, instrument them, break them, and make them production-worthy ourselves. Each system is a large-envelope, multi‑axis, closed-loop precision platform, coordinating motion, thermal, fluid, and optical subsystems to hold micron‑class positional accuracy— continuously, for weeks at a time, without operator intervention. The machines are in production today and the next‑generation configuration is in active design, which means you will work both problems at once: keeping a live fleet at rate while architecting the platform of the future. There is no wall between design and the floor here — you will draw a mechanism, watch it get built, and stand next to it when it runs. Relocation provided. On‑site role — this hardware cannot be supported remotely - M-F AM.

Responsibilities Own the mechanical design of multi‑axis precision motion subsystems —dual‑motor electronically‑coupled axes, high‑resolution linear‑encoder feedback chains, precision vertical and horizontal lift stages, and traversing carriage mechanisms operating under continuous duty cycles.

Design and analyze mechanism assemblies including linkages, actuators, latches, sealing interfaces, docking and mating mechanisms, blade and wiper assemblies, hard‑stop and over‑travel protection, and cable‑carrier routing for continuously flexing service loops.

Participate in the entire design cycle of precision machine mechanisms: conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, qualification, and production release.

Generate 3‑D models, kinematic simulations, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.Perform tolerance stack‑up analysis on precision assemblies where accumulated error directly consumes machine accuracy budget.

Design and integrate mechanical interfaces to thermal and fluid subsystems — cooling loops, chillers, inert gas distribution, purge circuits, filtration, and sealed‑volume containment.

Own the mechanical side of cross‑discipline integration with controls, electrical, and process engineering; Create documentation for assembly, commissioning, and test of development and production hardware.

Participate in subsystem‑ and machine‑level testing including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.

Perform and document root‑cause analysis on field failures across an operating fleet, and drive the corrective design change through release.

Develop component specifications, evaluate COTS versus custom solutions, and manage suppliers through fabrication and acceptance.

Rapidly design and produce proof‑of‑concept hardware to retire risk on next‑generation configurations.

Support the retrofit and upgrade of fielded machines — designing change into hardware that is already in production, where downtime is measured against engine deliveries.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

5+ years of experience designing precision mechanical systems, industrial machinery, automation equipment, or aerospace mechanical system elements.

Experience designing mechanisms such as linkages, actuators, latches, hinges, disconnect devices, or similar kinematic assemblies.

Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred).

Working knowledge of mechanism loads analysis, free‑body diagrams, and basic structural hand calculations.

Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes, and of designing hardware that is buildable on a shop floor.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware in operation, not only on the screen.

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

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.

Experience with dual‑motor or gantry‑coupled axes, including master/slave configurations, separation monitoring, and de‑skew calibration.

Experience with high‑resolution linear encoder feedback — installation, alignment, contamination control, and diagnosis of intermittent feedback faults.

Experience in structural FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar tools for stress and modal analysis.

Experience with high‑cycle mechanical systems, fatigue considerations, and life prediction methods.

Experience with fluid systems including pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal‑management, or gas‑handling applications.

Experience with servo‑driven automation and working fluency in the controls interface — enough to hold a real conversation with a motion controls engineer.

Experience testing mechanisms including functional testing, life testing, and environmental qualification testing.

Experience with spring design, preload calculations, bearing selection, and fastener analysis.

Experience with machine commissioning, alignment campaigns, and precision metrology (CMM, optical trackers, interferometry, dial‑indicator methods).

Experience taking a first‑of‑its‑kind machine from prototype to repeatable production.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 Other site ranges may differ.

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. 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 Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

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%, 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.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

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