Space industry jobs in Seattle, WA
Mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA
165 open mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, Washington, at 5 employers, typically posting $119k–$174k a year. Design and analyze the vehicle itself: tanks, structures, mechanisms, deployables and thermal control.
- 25th percentile$119,041/yr
- Median (50th)$145,228/yr
- 75th percentile$174,226/yr
- Distinct posted rates161
- Jobs stating a salary161
- Employers5
The median is the middle of the 161 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $119,041–$174,226 a year, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle
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$99,201–$138,880/yr- $145,188–$203,263/yr
- $39.34–$55.07/hr
$145,000–$185,000/yr
$150,000–$250,000/yr- $140,000–$160,000/yr
- $145,000–$175,000/yr
$146,000–$210,000/yr
$140,000–$180,000/yr- $150,000–$205,000/yr
- $108,000–$155,000/yr
- $28–$35/hr
Selected agencies hiring now
Sterling EngineeringEngineering and technical staffing agency
Engineering and technical staffing firm for manufacturers, aerospace suppliers among them.
Places: Mechanical, Technicians, Quality
NESC Staffing (Nesco Resource)Engineering and technical staffing agency
Engineering and technical staffing firm placing engineers, designers, technicians and manufacturing staff on contract and direct hire.
Places: Mechanical, Avionics, Systems & Test, Technicians
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Mechanical occupations in Seattle
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What mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space pay in Seattle
Typical posted pay
The middle half of 161 posted pay figures from 5 employers, median $145k/yr.
What mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle offer
Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.
Security clearance: 1 job
- Sr. Structural Analyst - PP&I, Mission Unique Engineering at Blue Origin
Internships and co-ops: 4 jobs
- Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Graduate at Blue Origin
- Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Undergraduate at Blue Origin
- Summer 2027 Structural & Mechanical Engineering Internship - Undergraduate at Blue Origin
No experience needed: 5 jobs
- Robotics Engineer I at Blue OriginRobotics Engineer I
- Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Graduate at Blue OriginSummer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Graduate
- Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Undergraduate at Blue OriginSummer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Undergraduate
No degree required: 8 jobs
- Drafter CAD Sr - New Glenn at Blue OriginMinimum of an A.S. degree, or equivalent years of experience
- Mechanical Designer II – Lunar Permanence at Blue OriginAssociate degree in Computer Aided Drafting &
- Mechanical Designer III – Lunar Permanence at Blue OriginAssociate degree in Computer Aided Drafting &
Relocation assistance: 35 jobs
- Civil/Structural Engineer III, Ground System Test Engineering and Development at Blue OriginRelocation provided
- Engineer - Fluid Systems Sr at Blue OriginRelocation provided
- Fluids Design Engineer III at Blue OriginRelocation provided
Open to non-US citizens: 1 job
- Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer at Agile Space Industries
How the employers hiring mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle compare
What each one's jobs here post and state: the pay is the range its jobs here most often post (else the middle of its posted salaries), and each term opens the job that states it.
| Employer | Open here | Posted pay | Sign-on bonus | Shift differential | School help |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Origin | 155 | $121k–$169k/yr151 posted rates of 155 jobs | none stated | none stated | none stated |
| Zeno Power | 4 | $145k–$180k/yr4 posted rates of 4 jobs | none stated | none stated | none stated |
| Gravitics | 3 | $140k–$180k/yr3 posted rates of 3 jobs | none stated | none stated | none stated |
| Agile Space Industries | 2 | $127k–$183k/yr2 posted rates of 2 jobs | none stated | none stated | none stated |
| Interlune | 1 | $150k–$250k/yr1 posted rate of 1 jobs | none stated | none stated | none stated |
"None stated" means none of its open jobs here states it, not that the employer never offers it. Pay is the range its jobs here most often post (the median low end to the median high end of their distinct ranges), else the middle of their distinct posted salaries, before bonuses; "on each job" opens its jobs here, each with the pay it posts.
Employers hiring Mechanical in Seattle, WA
Mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space near Seattle
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Mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA: common questions
What do mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA pay?
Of the 161 open mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space here that state a salary, at 5 companies, the middle half offers $119k–$174k a year, median $145k/yr.
Who has the most mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA?
By open jobs on this board: Blue Origin (155), Zeno Power (4) and Gravitics (3).
Which employers pay mechanical the most in Seattle, WA?
Ranked by the salaries each one posts for the mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space open here, an employer with few rates weighed toward the others' so one high posting never outranks many: Zeno Power (most often $145k–$180k a year, a median of $162,500 across 4 posted rates), Interlune (most often $150k–$250k a year, a median of $200,000 across 1 posted rate) and Agile Space Industries (most often $127k–$183k a year, a median of $154,750 across 2 posted rates). Posted pay is the base range, before shift differentials and bonuses.
Which mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA need a security clearance?
1 of the open mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space here says so in its own posting: Sr. Structural Analyst - PP&I, Mission Unique Engineering at Blue Origin.
Which mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA are internships or co-ops?
4 of the open mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space here say so in their own posting: Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Graduate at Blue Origin; Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Undergraduate at Blue Origin; Summer 2027 Structural & Mechanical Engineering Internship - Undergraduate at Blue Origin. Every such job in Washington.
Which mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA hire with no experience?
5 of the open mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space here say so in their own posting: Robotics Engineer I at Blue Origin (Robotics Engineer I); Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Graduate at Blue Origin (Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Graduate); Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Undergraduate at Blue Origin (Summer 2027 Materials & Processes Internship - Undergraduate). Every such job in Washington.
Which mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA hire without a degree?
8 of the open mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space here say so in their own posting: Drafter CAD Sr - New Glenn at Blue Origin (Minimum of an A.S. degree, or equivalent years of experience); Mechanical Designer II – Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin (Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting &); Mechanical Designer III – Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin (Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting &). Every such job in Washington.
Which mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA pay for relocation?
35 of the open mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space here say so in their own posting: Civil/Structural Engineer III, Ground System Test Engineering and Development at Blue Origin (Relocation provided); Engineer - Fluid Systems Sr at Blue Origin (Relocation provided); Fluids Design Engineer III at Blue Origin (Relocation provided). Every such job in Washington.
Which mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA are open to non-US citizens?
1 of the open mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space here says so in its own posting: Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer at Agile Space Industries.
What do you need to get hired?
A mechanical or aerospace engineering degree; CAD (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and FEA analysis for most roles. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- SpaceJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Seattle, WA, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 10 Nov 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
SpaceJobs.Now. (2026). Mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in Seattle, WA. Data as of 10 Nov 2026. https://spacejobs.now/states/washington/seattle/mechanical-structures