Structural & Mechanical Engineer - Early Career (Start ASAP)

Join Blue Origin as an early career Structural & Mechanical Engineer contributing to safe, reusable spaceflight systems across multiple U.S. locations.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures.
• Integrate materials and processes, manufacturing, test, operations, and systems engineering.
• Participate in the full design cycle: requirements derivation, conceptual and detailed design, system performance modeling, structural analysis, manufacturing and integration support, development testing, and qualification.
• Assist in assembly and testing of development and flight hardware including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
• Identify and implement design changes to improve system reliability and reduce operational costs.
• Work across multiple business units and be matched to teams based on skillset and business needs.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum BS degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field earned within the last year, with availability to start by Fall 2026.
• Basic understanding of design fundamentals including requirements identification, material selection, form factors, interface definition, and environmental considerations.
• Basic proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo Pro/E preferred) and drawing creation.
• Basic proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials, structural analysis, and finite element analysis (ANSYS preferred).
• Relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on rapid development programs with a flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills to earn trust and maintain professional relationships within an inclusive culture.
• Desired qualifications include MS degree, experience with flight control actuators, deployable devices, hydraulic components, separation systems, aerospace materials, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), machining, mechanical component testing, test instrumentation, and fatigue/damage tolerance fundamentals.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary ranges by location: CA and WA $81,313.00 - $113,837.85; CO $74,537.00 - $104,351.10; other sites may vary.
• 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 annually plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and additional benefits depending on role and job level.

How to Apply

Include internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume. List relevant programming languages and coursework demonstrating preparation for the role. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and multiple locations are available; indicate preferred location in your application.

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

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