Blue Origin

Senior Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer

Blue Origin$156K — $219K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering required
  • 7+ years experience in structural analysis
  • Proficient with FEA tools, ANSYS preferred
  • Strong understanding of structural mechanics
  • Experience using 3D CAD programs, Creo Pro/E preferred
  • Knowledge of GD&T implementation and analysis
  • Experience with ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar hardware

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical enclosures for avionics products
  • Create and evaluate structural, thermal, and vibration analyses
  • Participate in the complete design cycle of avionics enclosures
  • Liaise between structural analysis and avionics design teams
  • Lead design team in implementing analysis best practices
  • Support electronics development and conduct trade studies
  • Plan and conduct tests while interpreting data

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays
  • Education support program to enhance employee skills
Full Job Description

Application close date:

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

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will help design and develop rocket engines and propulsion systems that meet Blue Origin’s launch vehicle program requirements for various spaceflight systems. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop mechanical enclosures for avionics products

  • Create, run and evaluate structural, thermal and vibration analysis on avionics enclosures

  • Participate in the entire design cycle ofsafety, flight and mission critical avionics enclosures including conceptual design, structural layout and analysis, electrical layout and design support, mounting, and structural test

  • Liaison between structural analysis and avionics design teams

  • Lead design team in implementation of analysis best practices

  • Support electronics development and trade studies

  • Create interface definition, specification, and control documents

  • Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, or inspection

  • Plan and conduct tests, review and interpret data

  • Provide technical guidance for hardware installation

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

  • 7+ years ofexperience with the structural analysis

  • Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)

  • Excellent understanding of structural analysis/mechanics

  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)

  • Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)

  • Ability to work effectively in teams

  • Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time

  • Ability to communicate analysis results effectively

  • Experience withruggedized electronics enclosuresor similar high performance hardware

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with tools such as; Creo, Windchill, ANSYS

  • Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics

  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods


Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ


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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