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The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer III

Core Systems & Components | Blue National Security

Build the Hardware That Protects Space Missions

Space is unforgiving - extreme temperatures, violent vibration and shock, radiation, and vacuum. The electronics that fly on Blue Origin spacecraft have to survive all of it, and that's where you come in. We're looking for an experienced avionics packaging engineer to own ruggedized enclosures and mechanical systems from concept through flight release - not just contribute to pieces of the job, but drive it.

This role requires an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance. Current SCI access, or eligibility and willingness to obtain SCI access, is preferred.

The Mission

Blue Origin is building the infrastructure for humanity's future in space. Every avionics box you design protects the systems that keep vehicles safe and missions on track. You'll work at the intersection of mechanical design, electrical integration, and space-environment survival - alongside a curious, collaborative team that takes pride in getting the hard problems right.

Your Impact

As an Avionics Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer III, you'll lead development of the protective mechanical systems for spacecraft avionics - shielding sensitive electronics from thermal extremes, vibration, shock, radiation, EMI, and vacuum. Your technical calls will shape system reliability, vehicle integration, manufacturability, and mission success.

What You'll Do

• Own complex avionics packaging assemblies-including enclosures, chassis, and mounting systems-across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, analysis, verification, qualification, release, and production support.
• Partner with electrical, systems, thermal, structures, manufacturing, quality, and test engineers to architect integrated packaging solutions for PCBAs, connectors, and harnessing.
• Drive thermal, structural, vibration, shock, and fatigue analyses, and lead trade studies balancing mass, thermal and structural performance, EMI/EMC protection, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Deliver high-quality models, drawings, specifications, interface control documents, and configuration-controlled release packages.
• Apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 to enable effective manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and integration.
• Shape environmental test campaigns end-to-end, including planning, hardware preparation, data review, anomaly investigation, root-cause analysis, and verification closeout.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers, lead design reviews, and engage suppliers through design changes and configuration management.
• Perform work in accordance with all applicable security requirements and protect classified information, controlled technical data, and other program-sensitive materials.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing electromechanical assemblies, avionics packaging, or comparable aerospace hardware.
• A track record of owning mechanical designs through the full lifecycle, from requirements definition through production support.
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Strong 3D CAD skills; Creo/Pro-E experience is a plus.
• Solid command of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing practices.
• Experience integrating PCBAs, connectors, and cable/harness interfaces into mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of ruggedized electronics design, including thermal management, structural protection, vibration and shock survival, vacuum compatibility, and EMI/EMC shielding.
• Experience conducting or directing thermal and structural analyses for electronic packaging.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, clearly communicate technical risk, and thrive in a cross-functional environment.

Bonus Points For

• Current SCI access, or eligibility and willingness to obtain SCI access.
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on electronics thermal, structural, vibration, shock, or fatigue-analysis experience; familiarity with solder-fatigue methods such as Steinberg or Engelmaier is a plus.
• FEA experience, preferably ANSYS, and Windchill or similar PLM/configuration-management experience.
• Harness design and workmanship knowledge, including IPC-A-620.
• Experience supporting environmental qualification or acceptance testing on aerospace or high-reliability hardware.
• Background in spacecraft, national-security space, human spaceflight, launch vehicle, or other extreme-environment hardware development.
• Track record of mentoring junior engineers and leading design reviews.

Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.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 for all positions: 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

• Benefits include: 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.