Mechanical Engineer, Gateway Systems - TeraWave

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11/10/2026 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! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-basedconnectivitywithTeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbpsanywhere on Earth.This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations. Blue Origin's TeraWave Gateway team is developing advanced ground infrastructure to support high-capacity satellite communications. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the team and take ownership of the mechanical design for our gateway hardware. This role focuses on the physical design of gateway systems, which form the industrial-grade backbone of our satellite network. Unlike a consumer product, gateway hardware is large-scale infrastructure that demands extreme reliability, serviceability, and performance. It is deployed outdoors in secure facilities, installed by professional crews, and designed for years of continuous operation with planned maintenance. Your work will ensure our ground systems are robust, scalable, and built to last. You will work in a highly collaborative environment alongside our in-house RF, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams. You will be responsible for the physical design of these critical systems-from large outdoor enclosures and antenna structures to indoor equipment racks and advanced thermal management solutions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design large-scale enclosures, cabinets, and structures for environmental survival, including ingress protection (e.g., NEMA, IP ratings), sealing design, corrosion resistance, UV-stable material selection, and lightning/grounding provisions.
• Develop foundations, structural mounts, and support systems for large antennas and outdoor equipment, providing clear guidance for professional site installation crews.
• Partner closely with thermal and electrical engineering on system-level thermal design, focusing on heat extraction from high-power-density electronics in outdoor enclosures and indoor racks, thermal interface selection, and solar load management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the mechanical design and development of production hardware.
• Proficiency with a 3D CAD tool (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, NX) for detailed part and assembly modeling.
• Experience performing structural and thermal analysis using analytical or finite element methods (FEA).
• Demonstrated experience designing enclosures, structures, or equipment for outdoor, industrial, or other harsh service environments.
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