Early Career Structural & Mechanical Systems Engineer (Sep 2026)

Support development and testing of propulsion and mechanical systems with cross-disciplinary teams in a space exploration setting.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Apply standard engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test mechanical equipment including tools, engines, and machines.
• Develop, release, and support engineering artifacts throughout the development cycle to aid hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, testing, and operations.
• Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures to diagnose faults and recommend solutions to maintenance teams.
• Engage in projects involving mechanical/structural engineering aspects such as design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures.
• Integrate materials, processes, manufacturing, testing, operations, and systems engineering as per business unit objectives.
• Work within Blue Origin corporate functions providing centralized support across business units, functions, and locations.

About You

What you'll need:

• Successful completion of a Blue Origin internship in 2025.
• Enrollment in or recent graduation from a college or university.
• Ability to start full-time work on or before September 2026.
• Minimum B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, or a similar discipline.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on rapid development programs.
• Self-driven with minimal direction required to seek out requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and a strong desire for continuous learning and improvement.
• U.S. citizenship, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawful admission as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• M.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary ranges: CA $78,943.00–$110,519.85; CO $72,364.00–$101,309.25; WA $78,943.00–$110,519.85 (other site ranges may differ).
• Additional financial incentives for eligible employees relocating to or traveling frequently to Van Horn, TX, including living allowance and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Up to four weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Applicants must meet export control regulations and pass required background checks.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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