Avionics Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer III

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer III in Seattle. This role involves designing and analyzing avionics enclosures for space systems, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering and experience with electro-mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and a passion for space exploration, contributing to Blue Origin's goal of enabling millions to live and work in space. Join a diverse team dedicated to making space more accessible and safer for everyone.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: Up to 4 weeks per year

Discretionary bonus

Education Support Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with design of electro-mechanical avionics assemblies.
• Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and test avionics enclosures for spacecraft.
• Plan and conduct tests, review and interpret data.
• Create engineering drawings and manage product configuration.

Skills

Design of electro-mechanical avionics assemblies

Static structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Experience with FEA tools

3D CAD programs

GD&T implementation

Ability to communicate analysis results

Experience designing ruggedized electronics enclosures

Knowledge on avionics reliability mitigations

Ability to earn trust and maintain relationships

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo Pro/E

ANSYS

Windchill

Job description

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Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

We are a diverse team of 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.

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a diverse and 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 Space Mobility 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.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to function in a cross disciplinary team and a dynamic design environment. You need to support electronics development and trade studies, and create interface definition, specification, and control documents. You must be able to validate requirements through design, test, analysis, or inspection. You will need to plan and conduct tests, review and interpret data. You must be able to create assembly and/or installation drawings and support hardware builds. As an Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer, you will design avionics enclosure solutions for high reliability in harsh environments. You will participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical avionics. You will work with the electrical engineering team to design rugged printed circuit board systems. You will complete thermal and structural analyses of these designs. You will create engineering drawings and manage the product configuration of the integrated designs through the product lifecycle. You will create test plans and manage testing and qualification of the product.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical subject area
• 5+ years of experience with design of electro-mechanical avionics assemblies, static structural, modal, random vibration, and thermal analysis (level commensurate on experience)
• Experience with Steinberg or Engelmeier Solder fatigue
• Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
• Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
• Experience designing ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar high-performance hardware.
• Experience in electromechanical design of avionics enclosures, PCBA integration (ECAD/MCAD), trace sizing and manufacturing. EMI, thermal and structural protection of electronic components.
• Experience in bonding and grounding of electrical components and sealing and venting of enclosures.
• Experience in PCBA connector selection, interconnects, power and data isolation, contacts and soldering.
• Knowledge on avionics reliability mitigations.
• Thermal and Structural analysis of avionics enclosures and PCBA components.
• Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time.
• Ability to communicate analysis results effectively.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  
  

Desired

• Experience with recent versions of Creo, Windchill, ANSYS, ICEPAK, and Sherlock
• Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics (hand calcs, NASGRO, VCCT, etc.)
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks’, Shigley, Steinberg, Roark’s)
• Familiarity with environmental testing similar to SMC-S-016, DO-160, and/or MIL-STD-810.
• Familiarity with circuit card design per IPC-A-610 and/or J standards
• Familiarity with harness design per IPC-A-620
  
  

Compensation Range For

CA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85;WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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, 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.
  
  

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
  
  

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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].

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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