Structural & Mechanical Engineer I - Early Career & ...

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight-We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.Early Career Pathways: We offer two pathways for full-time employment (please indicate your preference in your application):Direct Hire: Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.New Graduate Rotation Program: This one-year development program enables you to expand your engineering skillset through variety of hands-on experience and mentorship. Throughout your three four-month rotations, you'll explore a variety of fields supporting our business units: New Shepard, New Glenn, Blue Engines, Lunar Permanence, In-Space Systems, Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering, and Operations. Upon completing this uniquely personalized program, you'll collaborate with the Program Manager to determine the best team fit for your ongoing career.Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis staring in early September. Due to the high volume of applications, please expect to hear back from us approximately one month after applying.Primary locations:We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.Seattle, WAHuntsville, ALCape Canaveral, FLDenver, COLos Angeles, CAResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Your projects may include many aspects of applied mechanical / structural engineering including design, analysis and test of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, test, operations, and systems engineering.Participate in the entire design cycle, including requirements derivation, conceptual and detailed design, system performance modeling, structural analysis, manufacturing and integration support, development testing and qualification.Participate in the assembly and test of development and flight hardware including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.Assist in the identification and implementation of design changes to improve system reliability and reduce operational cost.Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives.Qualifications:Minimum of a BS Degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering field.Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.Basic understanding in the fundamentals of design (requirements identification, material selection, input definition, form factors, interface definition, environmental considerations, etc.)Basic proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred) including drawing creation.Basic proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials.Basic proficiency in structural analysi

Created: 2025-09-12