Mechanical Design Engineer III

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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA's Artemis program by leading the design and development of lunar pump hardware used in water, coolant, and propellant systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and testing cryogenic and electrically driven pumps for space applications.

In this role, you will own

the mechanical design of high-performance, cryogenic pump s and work with our

hydrodynamic , thermal, and structural experts to make sure the pump s meet customer needs.

This role is a good fit for someone who:

• Brings strong technicaldesigndepth in pumpand/orrotating machinerymechanicaldesign
• Is committed to rigorousdesign,engineering, and quality
• Is adept inworking in a fast-paced environment
• Is passionate about Blue Origin's mission to enable humanity's expansion into space

Responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, build, and test turbomachinery components, with a primary focus on cryogenic pumps for lunar and rocket fluid systems.
• Own the mechanical definition of cryogenic and space-rated pumps, including 3D models, detailed drawings, design updates, and resolution of design discrepancies.
• Coordinate fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning of new or modified pump systems at Blue Origin sites, working closely with manufacturing and test teams.
• Create and manage fabrication and installation drawings in ProE/Creo with Windchill, applying company and industry standards for design, drafting, and configuration control.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to ensure designs are producible, maintainable, and scalable from prototype through higher-rate builds.
• Guide hardware through the full product life cycle-from requirements and preliminary design through detailed design, build, test, verification, integration, and flight.
• Collaborate across disciplines and clearly communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a highly collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing pump components and assemblies or other high performance rotating

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