Blue Origin

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Valve Design) - New Glenn

Blue Origin$145K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in designing aerospace fluid or mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).
  • Expertise in engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Knowledge of fluid or mechanical components such as valves and pumps.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building collaborative relationships.
  • Passion for advancing human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the complete lifecycle of component systems from design to testing.
  • Ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met through careful planning.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to integrate high-quality components.
  • Perform sizing and analyses to ensure system performance under various conditions.
  • Support the fabrication and testing of flight hardware with suppliers.
  • Contribute to mechanical design processes including modeling and test planning.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
  • Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and up to 14 paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Join a dedicated team of engineers at Blue Origin, where you will lead the design, analysis, development, and qualification of next-generation components for the New Glenn Rocket. Your work will focus on critical systems, including valves, regulators, accumulators, actuators, manifolds, mechanisms, pumps, and other mechanical devices essential to our vehicles and mission success.

At Blue Origin,you’llapply your technicalexpertiseand leadership to shape the future of space exploration. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the New Glenn Rocket program, working alongside a talented team committed to innovation, quality, and mission success.

We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positivelyimpactsafe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the complete lifecycle ofcomponentsystems, from defining requirements and interfaces through conceptual and detailed design, development, assembly, verification, qualification testing, operation, manufacturing support, and post-flight serviceability.

  • Ensure all cost, schedule, and performance targets are achieved through meticulous planning and execution.

  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal Blue Origin teams toidentify,procure, and integrate high-quality components.

  • Perform sizing, material selection, and analyses (fluid flow, thermal, structural) to ensure performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and mechanical loads.

  • Support fabrication, installation, and testing of flight hardware, working closely with suppliers and support organizations.

  • Contribute to all aspects of mechanical design, including requirements definition, layouts,componentselection, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, and test planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.

  • 8+ years of proven experience designing fluid, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems for aerospace or similar high-reliability applications.

  • Proficiencyin 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred).

  • Expertisein creating engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.

  • Knowledge offluid or mechanical components such as valves, regulators, accumulators, mechanisms, or pumps.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, witha track recordof building trust and fostering professional collaboration.

  • Passion for advancing safe human spaceflight and alignment with Blue Origins mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.

  • Experience in the aerospace or space industry, particularly with launch vehicles or ground systems.

  • Deep understanding of fabrication, integration, and quality control for tubes, machined parts, and welded assemblies.

  • Expertisein designing systems for cryogenic fluids (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen, methane) or hydraulic systems in liquid/gaseous states.

  • Proficiencyin thermo-fluid analysis tools, such as Thermal Desktop (SindaFluint), AFT (Fathom/Arrow), REFPROP, or Excel-based models.

  • Knowledge of materials properties, treatments, and aerospace-grade materials.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, drivecomponentdevelopment, and support testing.


Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ


Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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