Space Mechanisms Engineer – Precision Gimbals & Optics

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Origin is hiring a Mechanisms Engineer II for Opto-Mechanical Systems to design and analyze precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for space-based optical communications terminals. You will work under senior engineers to develop mechanism-level performance requirements and contribute to test procedures for qualification in shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on experience with space mechanism design, with

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Exposure to gimbal assemblies or pointing mechanisms in precision systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Creo/NX/SolidWorks) and basic FEA tools.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for space-based terminals.
• Develop mechanism performance requirements, error budgets, and design margins across structural, thermal, and dynamic domains.
• Perform design trade studies for gimbal configurations with senior staff review.

Conocimientos

3D CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Space mechanism knowledge

Collaboration skills

Kinematics & dynamics basics

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Comsol

Descripción del empleo

Blue Origin is hiring a Mechanisms Engineer II for Opto-Mechanical Systems to design and analyze precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for space-based optical communications terminals. You will work under senior engineers to develop mechanism-level performance requirements and contribute to test procedures for qualification in shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on experience with space mechanism design, with