Blue Origin · 21 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer II - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Mechanical Engineer II will be responsible for the design and analysis of spacecraft mechanisms, ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable hardware that meets project requirements.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design mechanisms for space flight - landing gear, engine gimbaling mechanisms, docking systems, solar and radiator deployment systems, communication gimbals, hatches, and cargo offloading systems
Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware - 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 - planning, execution, data reduction and analysis. Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
Leverage experience and engineering judgement 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
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
3-5+ years of relevant, industry experience
Recent 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)
Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks
Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification testing
Proficient in technical writing, communicating sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely
Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for aerospace systems
Preferred
Master of Science Degree in Engineering
Experience with Matlab/Simulink
Experience with multibody simulation tools (Simscape, Adams)
Experience writing technical specifications and Statements of Work (SOW)
Experience with technical management of suppliers
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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