Mechanical GSE Engineer for Solar Array Systems

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 121 000 - 169 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation provided

Travel up to 20%

Resumo da oferta

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own and mature GSE tooling for large-format solar array wings. You will design, prototype, and qualify fixtures and test stands, working with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes Design for Manufacturability, collaboration with machinists and vendors, and delivering reliable ground support equipment for spaceflight programs.

Qualificações

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering required.
• 5+ years in mechanical design focusing on tooling, fixtures, GSE, or ground handling equipment.
• Hands-on prototyping and acceptance testing experience.
• Ability to own and deliver fully commissioned machines and fixtures from concept to qualification.
• Experience with vendors to size, specify, and commission large-scale equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsabilidades

• Design, analyze, fabricate, and verify GSE for large-format solar array wings from prototype to qualification test.
• Develop breakover and repositioning fixtures for wing handling during ground integration.
• Build and validate electro-mechanical test stands for spacecraft mechanisms using sensors and motors.
• Lead experiments to quantify performance and inform flight hardware testing procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to enable higher production rates through tooling and jigs.
• Create wing assembly fixtures, including integration stands and drill jigs with DFx in mind.
• Communicate design learnings to improve manufacturability and handling.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical design

GSE tooling

DFM

3D CAD Creo

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Windchill PDM

Formação académica

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Ferramentas

Creo CAD

Windchill

FEA tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own and mature GSE tooling for large-format solar array wings. You will design, prototype, and qualify fixtures and test stands, working with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes Design for Manufacturability, collaboration with machinists and vendors, and delivering reliable ground support equipment for spaceflight programs.