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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mechanisms Design Engineer - Lunar Transportation - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $99,201 - $138,880 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Abaqus, Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Biometrics, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), Software Requirements Analysis, Windchill, Data Processing, Creo, Ansys, Programming Languages - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Greater-Seattle-Area/Mechanisms-Design-Engineer---Lunar-Transportation_R75363 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. * 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis. * Experience performing structural analysis, including hand calculations and FEA. * Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA). * Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) applied to detail and assembly drawings. * Ability to work independently on scoped assignments and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * 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 * Experience with aerospace, launch vehicle, or spacecraft mechanisms * Experience with recent versions of Creo and Windchill * Experience with FEA tools (e.g., Ansys Mechanical, ABAQUS, NASTRAN) * Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics * Experience planning and supporting engineering tests, including test fixtures, instrumentation, and data review * Experience supporting manufacturing, including hardware builds, assembly instructions, and nonconformance dispositioning * Experience using AI tools to accelerate engineering work, such as analysis, documentation, design review, and data processing * Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation ## Description This Mechanical Engineering position is on the Landing Gear team and covers the design, analysis, test, and documentation of safety critical lander landing gear hardware, including mechanisms. With some oversight from senior engineers, you will own clearly scoped project-level assignments across nearly the entire design cycle, from requirements through verification and test. You will work as a member of the program team and will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation systems that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you're excited by providing both near term and long term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging projects, please apply! Special Mentions: * Relocation provided * Travel not typically expected, but on an as-needed basis up to 15% Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Work as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment * Participate in nearly the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical hardware, from requirements through verification and test * Complete clearly scoped project-level assignments with some oversight * Support requirements definition and design trade studies * Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and test procedures * Create 3D CAD models and assemblies, part and assembly drawings with GD&T, installation drawings, and other required technical documentation * Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA * Build and evaluate prototype assemblies * Create assembly aids and test fixtures * Plan and conduct engineering tests and support data reviews * Present your technical work, rationale, and risk trade-offs in design reviews and to peers * Identify and communicate technical, cost, and schedule risks on assigned work * Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds * Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection * Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including root cause analysis and dispositioning of material defects * Maintain revisions of assigned designs through the product lifecycle * Contribute to team tools, process improvements, and mechanical best practices, 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