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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.
Special Mentions:- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 15% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Lead the end-to-end design of mechanical structures for various payload and cargo systems.
- Serve as a primary technical point of contact for cargo customers, translating their needs into actionable design requirements.
- Perform detailed structural analysis (FEA) and create engineering drawings and specifications.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, integration, and test teams to ensure a seamless transition from design to production.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in structural design and analysis.
- Direct experience with the design of payload integration systems or similar structures.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a customer-facing role.
- Proficiency in CAD and FEA software (CREO desired).
- TS/SCI Clearance or ability to attain TS/SCI
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience leading design teams or mentoring junior engineers.
- Hands-on experience with structural testing and data correlation.
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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.
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- 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
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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.
