Mechanical Engineer Level 3 (Mechanisms Design)

Blue Origin LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin's Colorado location is seeking a technically brilliant mechanical engineer to develop spacecraft motion control and aerospace mechatronic systems, leading design activities and ensuring high reliability. You will design bearings, gears, motors, and rotating mechanisms, generate documentation, and support environmental testing; 5+ years experience and SolidWorks proficiency required.

This role offers a competitive base pay range and comprehensive benefits as part of Blue Origin's

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience designing moving mechanisms.
• Proficient with computer aided design and analysis tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop spacecraft motion control and actuation systems.
• Mechanical systems design including bearings, gears, motors, and rotating mechanisms.
• High reliability mechanical design and analysis for aerospace applications.
• Generate design documentation and vendor specifications.
• Support assembly and test including environmental testing, shock, vibration and thermal.
• Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes.
• Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid.

Skills

Mechanical design proficiency

Excellent reporting & presentation

Strong communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

MATLAB

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! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. 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:

• Develop spacecraft motion control and actuation systems
• Mechanical systems design including bearings, gears, motors, and rotating mechanisms
• High reliability mechanical design and analysis for aerospace applications
• Generate design documentation and vendor specifications
• Support assembly and test including environmental testing, shock, vibration and thermal
• Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes
• Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience designing moving mechanisms
• Proficient with computer aided design and analysis tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working in aerospace
• Experience with electronics packaging and wire harnessing
• Experience with LabVIEW and Matlab
• Experience leading a design team with or without direct reports
• Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
• Other site ranges may differ

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, 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

• 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

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.

Company Culture

Developing beyond the traditional boundaries of Earth such that humanity can live, farm, and mine beyond the planet to provide a backup factory for Earth. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We’re building the future as part of a unique culture that embraces teamwork, honesty, and mission focused purpose. At Blue Origin, we’re building the future as they inspire bold ideas from bold voices. 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.

EEO & Accessibility Contact

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.