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Blue Origin · 4 hours ago

Docking Mechanisms Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $169K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Docking Mechanisms Engineer III will use their technical expertise and leadership skills to design and develop critical mechanical systems for lunar missions, directly contributing to the sustainability of human presence on the Moon.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop safety critical mechanical components and systems for pressurized docking mechanisms

Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification. Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware. Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis. Develop component specifications and manage suppliers

Leverage experience and engineering judgment to quickly design and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects

Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities

Qualification

Aerospace mechanical design3D modelingSimulationDocking systems designGD&T analysisFinite element analysisTechnical writingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

5+ years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles

Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred)

Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification testing

Proficient in technical writing, communicating sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Preferred

Experience with spacecraft docking systems design, analysis, test, qualification, and production

Familiarity with docking system standards, such as the International Docking System Standard (IDSS) and Gateway Docking System Standard (GDSS)

Knowledge of aerospace mechanisms design practices & standards including applicable NASA specifications such as NASA-STD-5017

Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks

Fluency in mechanisms avionics interfaces and control logic

Background including mechanical finite element analysis statics and dynamics

Experience with thermal design of spacecraft structures & mechanisms

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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.