Avionics Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer II (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,136 - 149,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is looking for an Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer based in Seattle, WA, to design and analyze avionics enclosures that ensure the safety of electronic systems in spacecraft. You will develop designs that shield critical electronics from environmental extremes and support testing to validate your solutions. Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience with strong 3D CAD skills. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing electro-mechanical avionics assemblies.
• Background in ruggedized electronics protection.
• Strong understanding of GD&T implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design rugged avionics enclosures for spacecraft electronic systems.
• Conduct thermal and structural analyses for reliability.
• Support testing to verify designs meet mission requirements.

Skills

3D CAD skills (especially Creo/Pro-E)

Thermal/structural analysis for electronics

Knowledge of PCBA integration

EMI shielding and thermal management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar engineering discipline

Tools

ANSYS

Windchill

Job description

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.As part of a hardworking team of engineering professionals, you will design, analyze, and test avionics enclosures for electronic components on various spacecrafts. This opportunity reports to the Spacecraft Avionics section inside of the Blue National Security business unit. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you'll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin.**The Mission**At Blue Origin, we're sending humans to space on vehicles you help design. Your avionics enclosures will protect the critical electronic systems that keep our spacecraft flying safely, from launch through mission completion.**Your Impact**As our Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll create the protective systems for the "brain" of our spacecraft. Your designs will shield sensitive electronics from extreme temperatures, radiation, vibration, and the vacuum of space, directly enabling safe human spaceflight and the expansion of humanity beyond Earth.**What you'll do:*** Design rugged avionics enclosures that survive launch and space environments* Partner with electrical engineers to integrate and protect PCB systems* Conduct critical thermal and structural analyses to ensure reliability* Develop technical documentation and engineering drawings* Lead trade studies to find optimal solutions for complex design challenges* Support testing to verify your designs meet mission requirements**You're right for this role if you have:*** B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar engineering discipline* 2+ years designing electro-mechanical avionics assemblies* Strong 3D CAD skills (especially Creo/Pro-E)* Experience with GD&T implementation (ASME Y14.5)* Background in ruggedized electronics protection* Knowledge of PCBA integration, manufacturing, and connector selection* Experience with EMI shielding, thermal management, and structural protection* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment**Even better if you know:*** Thermal/structural analysis for electronics* Solder fatigue calculations (Steinberg/Engelmeier)* FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)* Windchill or similar PLM systems* Harness design (IPC-A-620)### Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40**Other site ranges may differ****Culture Statement****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.**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**Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see .**Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation**Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.