Mechanical Design Engineer III
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.We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA’s Artemis program by leading the design and development of lunar pump hardware used in water, coolant, and propellant systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and testing cryogenic andelectrically drivenpumps for space applications.In this role, you willownthe mechanical design of high-performance, cryogenicpumpsandworkwithourhydrodynamic, thermal, and structural experts to make sure thepumpsmeetcustomer needs.
This role is a good fit for someone who:
Brings strong technicaldesigndepth in pumpand/orrotating machinerymechanicaldesign
Is committed to rigorousdesign,engineering, and quality
Is adept inworking in a fast-paced environment
Is passionate about Blue Origin’s mission to enable humanity’s expansion into space
Design, analyze, build, and test turbomachinery components, with a primary focus on cryogenic pumps for lunar and rocket fluid systems.
Own the mechanical definition of cryogenic and space-rated pumps, including 3D models, detailed drawings, design updates, and resolution of design discrepancies.
Coordinate fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning of new or modified pump systems at Blue Origin sites, working closely with manufacturing and test teams.
Create and manage fabrication and installation drawings in ProE/Creo with Windchill, applying company and industry standards for design, drafting, and configuration control.
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to ensure designs are producible, maintainable, and scalable from prototype through higher-rate builds.
Guide hardware through the full product life cycle—from requirements and preliminary design through detailed design, build, test, verification, integration, and flight.
Collaborate across disciplines and clearly communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a highly collaborative, inclusive environment.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience designing pump components and assemblies or other high performance rotating machinery/turbomachinery.
Advanceproficiencyin CAD (Creo preferred) to create rotating machinery part models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5) and the practical application of tolerance analysis in mechanical design.
Proven ability to provide high-quality mechanical design engineeringsolutionsin a rapidly iterating research and development environment.
Hands-onexpertisein integration, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of rotating machinery—seeing designs through from concept to deployment.
Strong foundationin mechanical engineering—expert in materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials for mission-criticalaerospaceapplications.
Experience using PLM software (Windchill preferred) tofacilitateaerospace industry standard configuration control of engineering design.
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Cryogenicpumpdesignexperience
Experience interfacing directly with suppliers to solve manufacturing challenges innate tocutting edgedesign.
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20Don’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.
Desired
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Cryogenic pump design experience
- Experience interfacing directly with suppliers to solve manufacturing challenges innate to cutting edge design.
Compensation Range for
CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
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.
- How much does the Mechanical Design Engineer III at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $111K–$169K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Mechanical Design Engineer III role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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