Mechanical Design Engineer II - New Glenn

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 99.000 - 139.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Origin in Kent, Washington, is seeking an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer to design, integrate and verify hardware for the New Glenn program. You will collaborate with analysts, materials, procurement, manufacturing, test and vehicle operation teams to deliver reliable mechanical assemblies for launch vehicle integration.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, GD&T, and system-level integration, with opportunities to lead multi-person development projects and advance

Formación

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of aerospace or related mechanical design experience.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, and quality control of machined components.

Responsabilidades

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, and repair mechanical systems hardware.
• Strong emphasis on supporting design and integration activities.
• Identify work and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks.
• Design, release, and support of engineering artifacts across the product life cycle.
• Investigates equipment failures and provides maintenance recommendations.
• Provide technical support for mission readiness test activities.

Conocimientos

3D modeling

Mechanical design

Systems integration

Leadership

Independent work

Educación

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

Creo (Pro/E)

ANSYS/NASTRAN FEA

Descripción del empleo

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!This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.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.As a member of a dedicated, skilled team of experts, you will be in charge of designing, manufacturing, installing, testing, and operating mechanical hardware for New Glenn. Collaborating with analysts, materials engineers, procurement specialists, manufacturing teams, test teams, and vehicle operation teams, you will aim to deliver an optimized mechanical assembly for vehicle integration and operation.This role will specifically support our Kent Fabrication engineering team, ensuring seamless assembly, integration, and operation of the rocket assemblies to meet our rigorous performance and safety standards. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!Responsibilities:Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, and repair mechanical systems hardware.Role will have a strong emphasis on supporting design and integration activities.Specifically identifying available work and resolving roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks.Design, release, and support of engineering artifacts across the product life cycle to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test and operations. Implements operating procedures, resolves system malfunctions, and provides technical information.Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.Owns system components and modifies product design to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.Provide technical support for mission readiness test activities.Minimum Qualifications:B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering5+ years of recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or related mission critical equipmentStrong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling toolsExperience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionExperience in design of mechanisms or componentsKnowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control relative to machined components and mechanismsConfirmed understanding of materials and treatmentsExperience and ability to work independently on rapid development programsPreferred Qualifications:Experience in primary flight control actuator designExperience in aerospace deployable devices design such as doors and landing gearExperience in aerospace hydraulic system component design or system architecture designExperience in Creo (Pro-E)Experience in structural FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN or similar toolsExperience leading at least 1 multi-person development project, leading requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, cost, and communicationsBase Pay Range for:WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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, 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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. 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