Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 an experienced Motor Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of cryogenic electric motors for NASA's Artemis lunar lander systems. You'll drive electromagnetic design, thermal management strategies, and performance analysis while collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to source, qualify, and certify high-reliability components for spaceflight. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to humanity's expansion into space through innovative propulsion technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical components of cryogenic motors (stators, rotors, windings, integration) and iterate designs to optimize performance, manufacturability, and cost
• Conduct stress analysis on motor components under operational and lunar mission loads
• Lead engineering activities across winding technologies, magnet materials, lamination methods, and electrical interconnections
• Guide full product lifecycle development from requirements through manufacturing, testing, and flight qualification
• Collaborate cross-functionally from concept through prototyping to mass production
• Communicate technical concepts effectively across all senior stakeholders and functional teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (master's preferred)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and testing electrically driven motors for industrial or space applications
• Strong expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals: materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
• Demonstrated experience with electromagnetic simulation tools and high-volume motor component manufacturing (stamping, winding, welding)
• Deep understanding of motor design optimization: torque, power, efficiency, and thermal management

Desired:

• Cryogenic motor design experience
• Advanced proficiency in CAD design (Creo preferred) and PLM systems, such as BOM structuring and engineering change management
• Proficiency in FEA analysis (Ansys), MATLAB, and/or Python for performance modeling
• Skilled in GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and precision manufacturing for demanding environments

Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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.

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.