Blue Origin

Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Blue Origin$110K — $154K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in design, procurement, assembly, and maintenance of automated tooling or equipment.
  • 10+ years utilizing CAD with substantial knowledge of GD&T.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills with an emphasis on clarity and humility.
  • High attention to detail for precision and accuracy in engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical hardware using 3D CAD.
  • Create and review mechanical drawings for quality and accuracy.
  • Oversee project lifecycle from design to ongoing support.
  • Develop innovative automated equipment and tooling processes.
  • Provide production support and conduct root cause analysis for improvements.
  • Manage projects and vendor relationships effectively.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees working over 20 hours/week.
  • Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays.
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.

Job Description

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.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Our team is looking for outstanding, highly motivated, solutions developers who love listening to our customers, working as a team, and proactively taking the lead whenever vital. Our mission is to innovate and build scalable and robust hardware and software solutions in the manufacturing environment. These solutions drive the delivery of Blue Origin rockets and systems. Participate in the design, implementation, and deployment of pioneering systems and technologies to continuously improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of our manufacturing processes. Functionally decompose sophisticated problems into simple, straightforward solutions. Share knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering standard methodologies.

We are looking for someone to apply their mechanical engineering expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to scale and improve automated manufacturing at Blue. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

  • Relocation provided

  • Some travel potentially required.

  • Interviews will include a technical assessment

  • Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Mechanical design, hardware development, and visualization using 3D CAD

  • Create, interpret, and review mechanical drawings

  • Overseeing the entire project lifecycle, which encompasses requirements intake, design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing support.

  • Develop the hardware design and process flow for innovative automated equipment and tooling in both simulated and real-world settings.

  • Design of custom automation equipment to include but not limited to robotic end of arm tools, assorted peripheral / auxiliary material handling equipment, small and medium structural components, cell / system layout including safety guarding and enclosures, etc.

  • Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment, perform root cause analysis for continuous process improvements.

  • Project management.

  • Vendor/supplier management.

  • Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation; accomplish the technical architecture, roadmap, and implementation.

  • Integrate mechanical, electronic, pneumatic and related components into unified systems.

  • Improve existing systems for optimal performance and reliability.

  • Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and/or process simulations.

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience with 'from scratch' design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of automated tooling or equipment.

  • 10+ years of experience utilizing CAD with advanced understanding of and demonstrated ability to implement GD&T on 2D drawings through design, peer review, and engineering release.

  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

  • Strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong skills for design and process simplification.

  • Ability to communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners.

  • High-level of attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in all engineering tasks.

  • Understanding of control systems, robotics, and automated industrial equipment, machines, and processes.

  • 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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.

  • Experience in manufacturing and/or integration of automated equipment (preferably with an automation systems integrator).

  • Experience with ANSYS or similar engineering simulation software for structural analysis, finite element analysis (fea), or other multiphysics simulations.

  • Exposure to controls and automation software.

  • Design and modification of PLC, CNC, and Robot programs.

  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.

  • A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical drawings.

  • Mechanical design for process control systems, such as but not limited to Welding, Machining, Drilling, Surface Finishing, Forming, Material Handling, NDT, Metrology, Machine Vision, etc.

  • Experience with industrial automation solutions.

Job Description Summary
Codes and develops software and applications creating distinct code in the design and development of software meant for exclusive purposes or users while providing custom configuration and solutions, however, their role is not customization and configuration of commercial software meant for broad applications and uses. Conducts requirement analysis, documents technical specifications, and writes, reviews, and debugs code. Recommends product revisions or enhancements based on user feedback. Develops and maintains documentation or user manuals. Responsible for the analysis, design, development, test, verification, release, and operations of the software in support of our business and functional units
This position is not for immediate vacancy but is intended to fill anticipated future openings. Applicants who best meet the job requirements will be contacted and considered when a position becomes available. .


Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $110,623.00 - $154,871.85

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.

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.

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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