Blue Origin

Mechanical Engineer Level 3 (Mechanisms Design)

Blue Origin$110K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 6+ 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
  • Design mechanical systems including bearings, gears, and motors
  • Conduct mechanical design and analysis for aerospace applications
  • Generate design documentation and vendor specifications
  • Support assembly and testing, including environmental and thermal tests
  • Review test data and recommend product/process improvements
  • Identify and mitigate roadblocks to technical progress

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for regular employees
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 4 weeks per year and 14 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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

  • 6+ 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


Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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: Blues 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Founded
2000

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