Blue Origin Personnel, LLC · Los Angeles, CA

Mechanical Engineer I at Blue Origin Personnel, LLC — Los Angeles, CA

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA$81,313–$113,837/yearPosted 2026-07-16Apply on Workday
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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.

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.

Timeline:  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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, WA
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Denver, CO
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 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 analysis including Free-body diagrams, hand calculations, etc.
  • Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred).
  • Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset.
  • Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Desired:

  • MS degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering field.
  • Experience with flight control actuators, deployable devices (doors, landing gear, sensors, etc.), hydraulic system components, separation systems, or other mechanical systems.
  • Working knowledge of common aerospace materials, surface treatments, and fasteners.
  • Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
  • Hands-on experience with machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems.
  • Mechanical component testing experience.
  • Test instrumentation and data acquisition experience.
  • Basic understanding of the fundamentals of fatigue and damage tolerance.

How to prepare:

We are solving challenging, new problems and we need people to represent a wide variety of perspectives. Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.

When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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 drivers only), 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

Benefits

  • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity