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Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.
At Blue Origin, we're not just building the future of space exploration-we're revolutionizing global connectivity through our TeraWave satellite network. As a Satellite Structures and Configuration Engineer III, you will support spacecraft packaging, mechanical integration, structural interfaces, and configuration definition across the TeraWave satellite bus. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams through design, production, test, and AIT, including support for MGSE and external mechanical interfaces as assigned, helping enable a manufacturable and reliable constellation at scale.
Join our team and be part of building a space-based network designed for tomorrow, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a system that provides connectivity anywhere on Earth.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Perform mechanical configuration and layout activities for TeraWave spacecraft, ensuring optimal placement of components within the spacecraft envelope
- Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and digital mockups for satellite structures, components, and mechanical interfaces, ensuring proper integration of subsystems and equipment
- Support the design and development of the primary and secondary structures.
- Develop spacecraft packaging concepts that optimize mass efficiency while maintaining structural integrity and thermal performance
- Perform first-order layout and mass properties analyses to validate design concepts and ensure compliance with mission requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve mechanical interface issues between subsystems (propulsion, avionics, power, thermal, etc.)
- Generate and maintain technical documentation, including assembly drawings, mechanical interface control documents (ICDs), and configuration-management records
- Support design reviews and provide technical guidance on mechanical configuration and layout challenges
- Develop innovative solutions for component mounting, cable routing, and thermal management within tight spatial constraints
- Perform trade studies to evaluate different configuration options based on mass, volume, accessibility, and manufacturability
- Support Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities to ensure proper implementation of mechanical designs
- Contribute to development of mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) and associated spacecraft interfaces for satellite assembly, handling, transport, and testing
- Support development and maintenance of mechanical interface documentation for launch-vehicle, dispenser, and other external spacecraft interfaces, as assigned
- Participate in failure investigations and implement corrective actions for mechanical configuration issues
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field
- 5+ years of experience in spacecraft mechanical design, configuration, and layout engineering
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
- Experience with mass properties analysis and management
- Knowledge of spacecraft structural design principles and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with mechanical interface control and configuration management
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in spacecraft mechanical configuration and layout engineering
- Experience with satellite constellation design and development
- Knowledge of optical or RF communications payload integration
- Familiarity with LEO and MEO satellite design considerations
- Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
- Knowledge of spacecraft environmental testing requirements and procedures
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools for structural validation
- Understanding of thermal design considerations for spacecraft
- Previous work on communication satellite programs or high-throughput satellite systems
- Experience with design optimization techniques for mass reduction
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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
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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.
