Motor Engineer Sr - Lunar
About the role
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. The goal is to build sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components of cryogenic motors (stators, rotors, windings, integration)
- Iterate designs to optimize performance, manufacturability, and cost
- Conduct stress analysis on motor components under operational and lunar mission loads
- Lead engineering activities across winding technologies, magnet materials, lamination methods, and electrical interconnections
- Guide full product lifecycle development from requirements through manufacturing, testing, and flight qualification
- Communicate technical concepts effectively across all senior stakeholders and functional teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (master's preferred)
- 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and testing electrically driven motors for industrial or space applications
- Strong expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals: materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
- Demonstrated experience with electromagnetic simulation tools and high-volume motor component manufacturing (stamping, winding, welding)
- Deep understanding of motor design optimization: torque, power, efficiency, and thermal management
Desired
- Cryogenic motor design experience
- Advanced proficiency in CAD design (Creo preferred) and PLM systems, such as BOM structuring and engineering change management
- Proficiency in FEA analysis (Ansys), MATLAB, and/or Python for performance modeling
- Skilled in GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and precision manufacturing for demanding environments
Benefits
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options
- Paid Time Off
Pay
Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 Other Site Ranges May Differ
Schedule
Not specified
Qualifications
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Skills
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Benefits
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options
- Paid Time Off
Company Culture
Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We strive to attract, retain, and promote a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
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.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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