Mechanical Engineer III - New Glenn

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Production Engineer to support mechanical release and separation mechanisms for the New Glenn program. You will work with design and test teams to ensure hardware meets acceptance criteria and support production sustainment of mechanism assemblies.

The role emphasizes hands-on build support, integrated system-level testing, nonconformance disposition, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering and 5+ years in aerospace structures or mechanisms.
• Citizenship or eligible work status for U.S. employment.
• Experience with mechanical mechanism assembly, integration, and test.
• Production support of flight hardware including nonconformance disposition.
• Experience with integrated system-level testing of mechanical assemblies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide production engineering support for mechanical release and separation mechanism assemblies.
• Execute and support integrated system-level testing of separation mechanisms.
• Disposition hardware nonconformances and support MRB activities.
• Support hardware builds including mechanism assembly, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Develop and maintain production procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with design engineering teams on production issues, design changes, and hardware improvements.
• Support test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis for production acceptance tests.
• Work with cross-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce aerospace hardware.
• Provide manufacturing and production support for mechanical assemblies.
• Maintain and report on schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.
• Support configuration management and drawing change processes.

Skills

Mechanical assembly experience

Integrated system-level testing

Strong communication skills

CAD (Creo/Windchill)

Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS)

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Creo/Windchill

ANSYS

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (ASME Y14.5)

Job description

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. As part of a small, hardworking, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for production support of mechanical separation and release mechanism assemblies for New Glenn's payload deployment systems. This includes hands-on build support, integrated system testing, hardware nonconformance disposition, and production sustainment of mechanism assemblies. You will work closely with design engineers and test teams to ensure hardware meets acceptance criteria and supports the launch manifest. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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!

Responsibilities

• Provide production engineering support for mechanical release and separation mechanism assemblies.
• Execute and support integrated system-level testing of separation mechanisms.
• Disposition hardware nonconformances and support material review board activities.
• Support hardware builds including mechanism assembly, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Develop and maintain production procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with design engineering teams on production issues, design changes, and hardware improvements.
• Support test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis for production acceptance tests.
• Work with cross-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware.
• Provide manufacturing and production support for mechanical assemblies.
• Maintain and report on schedule, budget, and technical status.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings.
• Support configuration management and drawing change processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures or mechanisms.
• 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.
• Experience with mechanical mechanism assembly, integration, and test.
• Experience with production support of flight hardware including nonconformance disposition and hardware acceptance.
• Experience with integrated system-level testing of mechanical assemblies or separation systems.
• Mechanical design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for precision mechanical assemblies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Collaborative mindset and effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire to continuously learn, improve, and drive solutions forward.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with release mechanisms, separation systems, or deployment devices.
• Experience with test planning and execution for mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control.
• Experience with production rate environments (high-cadence manufacturing and test).
• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world class engineered products.
• Familiar with diagnosing hardware issues and implementing effective repair solutions.
• Experience with material review board processes and nonconformance resolution.

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• 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 here. *Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's ... 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. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! 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.

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

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, 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.