Space Opto-Mechanical Mechanisms Engineer

Blue Origin; United States; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer II for Opto-Mechanical Systems to design and analyze precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for the TeraWave optical terminals. You will work under senior engineers, contributing to mechanism-level requirements and interface documentation.

The role emphasizes learning and growth, with mentorship and opportunities to impact a multi-orbit space communications network and spaceflight hardware development.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive or related technical field.
• Exposure to the design or analysis of gimbal assemblies, multi-axis pointing mechanisms, or similar precision mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, NX, SolidWorks); exposure to finite element analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, Comsol)
• Foundational knowledge of mechanism kinematics, dynamics, and structural analysis
• Familiarity with space qualification testing concepts including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum
• Familiarity with bearing systems, drive trains, or precision actuators
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and interface control documentation
• Awareness of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Eagerness to learn and grow under mentorship, with strong collaboration and communication skills

Aufgaben

• Support the design and development of precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for space-based optical communications terminals, under the direction of senior engineers
• Assist in developing mechanism-level performance requirements, error budgets, and design margins across structural, thermal, and dynamic domains
• Perform design trade studies and analyses for gimbal configurations (mass, volume, stiffness, pointing accuracy, on-orbit lifetime) with guidance and review from senior staff
• Support mechanism qualification activities including component- and system-level testing in shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum environments
• Prepare mechanism design documentation, analysis reports, and test procedures for senior engineer review
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on mechanism integration, harness routing, and interface definition
• Apply mechanism design principles and analysis methods while developing your skills under the mentorship of senior and principal engineers
• Support production transition activities including tolerance analysis and DFM/DFA reviews

Kenntnisse

Gimbal design

Pointing mechanisms

CAD software

FEA tools

GD&T

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

NASTRAN

COMSOL

Jobbeschreibung

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer II for Opto-Mechanical Systems to design and analyze precision gimbal assemblies and pointing mechanisms for the TeraWave optical terminals. You will work under senior engineers, contributing to mechanism-level requirements and interface documentation.

The role emphasizes learning and growth, with mentorship and opportunities to impact a multi-orbit space communications network and spaceflight hardware development.