Senior Design Engineer, Project Sunrise

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. Lead the design of complex spacecraft components and subsystems .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and analysis of complex spacecraft components, utilizing CREO for 3D modeling and ensuring compliance with GD&T standards. Proven ability to lead projects through the full product lifecycle while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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CREO 3D ModelingGD&T ExpertiseComplex Mechanical Systems DesignStructural and Thermal AnalysisU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

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Hard Skills

3D ModelingDetailed DesignDesign AnalysisMachine DesignStatistical AnalysisThermal AnalysisTolerance AnalysisSpace Mechanisms DesignModel Based Definition (MBD)Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Soft Skills

Project AccountabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CREOANSYSNASTRANAI Tools for Design Optimization

Certifications & Qualifications

Blue’s Standard Background Check

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComplex HardwareManufacturing ExperienceProduct Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of complex spacecraft components and subsystems
Create detailed 3D models, component specifications, and production-level drawings in CREO
Conduct and document trade studies to drive design decisions and optimize system architecture
Ensure requirement compliance
Perform and guide structural, thermal, and tolerance analyses
Validate design integrity and performance
Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure functional and manufacturable designs
Collaborate with analysis, manufacturing, and electrical engineering teams
Deliver highly integrated and robust hardware solutions
Design, analyze, test, and iterate spacecraft systems and complex hardware

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in the detailed design and analysis of complex mechanical systems
Expertise in CREO for 3D modeling and detailed design
Hands-on experience designing, analyzing, and testing space mechanisms or similar complex hardware
Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and machine design
Proven ability to execute complex design projects with a high degree of accountability
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations
Blue’s Standard Background Check required
Preferred: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Preferred: Experience taking flight hardware through the full product lifecycle
Preferred: Experience with high-rate, low-cost manufacturing of complex systems
Preferred: Hands-on building, assembly, and manufacturing experience
Preferred: Experience with Model Based Definition (MBD)
Preferred: Familiarity or fluency with AI tools for design optimization or analysis
Preferred: Expertise in GD&T
Preferred: Familiarity with FEA tools such as ANSYS or NASTRAN

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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 for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results (not guaranteed)