Mechanical Engineer Level 4 (Mechanisms Design) at Blue Origin
- Company: Blue Origin
- Location: Longmont, CO
- Salary: $134K – $187K
- Job type: full time
- Workplace: onsite
- Posted: 2026-05-28
Job description
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! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: Develop spacecraft motion control and actuation systems Mechanical systems design including bearings, gears, motors, and rotating mechanisms High reliability mechanical design and analysis for aerospace applications Generate design documentation and vendor specifications Support assembly and test including environmental testing, shock, vibration and thermal Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid Minimum Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 8+ years of relevant industry experience designing moving mechanisms Proficient with computer aided design and analysis tools (SolidWorks preferred) Excellent reporting and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 10+ years of relevant industry experience Experience working in aerospace Experience with electronics packaging and wire harnessing Experience with LabVIEW and Matlab Experience leading a design team with or without direct reports Compensation Range for: CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 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. Export Control Regulations 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 (CDL drive
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