Sr. Production Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks a year

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to join their team in California. This role involves designing various aerospace systems and supporting the development of the New Glenn launch vehicle. The successful candidate will apply engineering techniques and has a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in production support engineering and be proficient in 3D CAD tools such as Creo and ANSYS. The role requires a U.S. citizenship or legal residency.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements.
• Experience in Production Support Engineering.
• Confirmed understanding of materials and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and test various spaceflight systems.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals and specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures and make recommendations.

Skills

3D CAD programs (Creo preferred)

Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred)

Mechanical design and integration skills

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Knowledge of fabrication and quality control

Ability to work independently

Education

B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro-E)

ANSYS

Job description

Sr. Production Engineer page is loaded## Sr. Production Engineerlocations: Space Coast, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R63797Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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.This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts you will lead the design, development, and test various spaceflight systems. You will share toward the team’s impact on all aspects of structures, mechanical systems and operation. 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:*** Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair structural and mechanical systems hardware.* Role will have a strong emphasis on supporting integration activities.* Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred)* Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and primary/secondary structures (ANSYS preferred)* Specifically identifying available work and resolving roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks.* Release and support of engineering artifacts across the product life cycle to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test and operations. Implements’ operating procedures, resolves system malfunctions, and provides technical information.* Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.* Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.* Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.**Minimum Qualifications:*** B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering* Experience in Production Support Engineering* 5-10+ years of recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles* Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling tools* Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)* Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion* Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components* Confirmed understanding of materials and treatments* Experience and ability to work independently on rapid development programs* 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**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience in primary flight control actuator design* Experience in primary structures design* Experience in aerospace deployable devices design such as doors, landing gear or sensors* Experience in aerospace hydraulic system component design or system architecture design* Experience in spacecraft separation systems design* Experience in Creo (Pro-E)* Experience in structural FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN or similar tools* Experience leading at least 1 multi-person development project, leading requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, cost, and communications**Culture Statement****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 (CDL drivers only), 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*** Benefits include: 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