Blue Origin

Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms (III, Senior)

Blue Origin$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in design and analysis of large mechanical systems.
  • Experience leading mechanical designs from concept to commissioning.
  • Proficiency in CAD tools for mechanical design.
  • Experience with FEA tools and mechanical analysis.
  • Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with heavy duty mechanism design, including bolted connections.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design efforts for mechanical subsystems and tackle technical challenges.
  • Deliver mechanical design solutions for large ground systems and mechanisms.
  • Conduct independent FEA and hand calculations for complex systems.
  • Oversee projects through their lifecycle with external design and fabrication partners, managing equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing.
  • Execute and review mechanical design from concept through to commissioning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability benefits.
  • 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
  • Generous paid time off, including up to four weeks a year and 14 holidays.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees.
  • Education Support Program to encourage professional development.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key mechanical ground systems for Blue Origin's launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You'll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin's giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4!

Special Mentions
  • Relocation provided
  • Multiple positions available: Level III & Senior
  • 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.


Responsibilities:
  • Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems, independently resolve technical challenges.
  • Own and deliver mechanical design solutions for large mechanical systems/mechanisms.
  • Independently perform and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex mechanical systems.
  • Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, and oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation.


Minimum Qualifications (required):
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar disciplines.
  • 7+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex mechanical systems (e.g. launch vehicle GSE and mechanisms, aerospace tooling, oil & gas mechanical systems, etc).
  • Experience leading mechanical designs from concept through commissioning.
  • Mechanical design experience using CAD tools.
  • Mechanical analysis experience using FEA tools.
  • Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Experience in heavy duty mechanism design (e.g. locking/clamps mechanisms, linkage design, quick release systems, alignment mechanisms, restraint/catch systems, etc).
  • Experience in designing and analyzing bolted connections, mechanical interfaces, and load-bearing joints in precision assemblies.
  • Experience analyzing mechanical systems under dynamic loading conditions including vibration, shock, and fatigue.
  • 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.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical).
  • Experience in ANSYS.
  • Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill.
  • 2+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience.


Culture Statement

Don't 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 you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't 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.

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.

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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