Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Mechanisms Design Engineer - Deployable Solar Arrays
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $197K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is working towards developing reusable space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The Sr. Mechanisms Design Engineer will lead the design and development of deployable mechanisms for space applications, focusing on creating reliable and efficient systems while collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and development of various deployable mechanisms
Lead entire design cycle for flight hardware, including trade studies, conceptual and detailed design, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification
Hands-on prototyping to quickly push the design forward on fast-moving research and development projects. May include passive actuation, motors, controls, instrumentation as needed for design selected
Perform analysis for systems including kinematic, motor/spring/gear sizing, tolerance stacks, structural, etc. as the system design requires
Drive DFM/DFA and producibility to drive down cost and meet schedule for production rate
Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Perform flight hardware testing; TVAC, modal, vibe, functional deployment
Collaborate in a scrappy cross-disciplinary R&D environment, working with the other disciplines to generate a fully integrated design
Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering; 8+ years of experience
Recent experience designing/building mechanical hardware (passive or active mechanisms preferred)
Hands-on prototyping/testing experience
Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling (CREO preferred) and simulation tools
Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks
Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and verification/qualification testing
Familiarity with space environments, verification standards, and vacuum environments
Desire/drive to learn new skills and technical tools as project develops
Preferred
Experience with Solar Arrays
Experience with large-scale deployable and/or complex moving mechanisms from concept through qualification
Experience with composites
Deep knowledge of aerospace mechanisms design practices & standards such as NASA-STD-5017
Experience with materials/coatings/lubricants/bearing selection for spacecraft
Experience in mechanical finite element analysis for statics and dynamics. Experience with multibody dynamics
Knowledge of mechanism avionics interfaces and control logic
Experience with test data acquisition systems and data reduction
Experience with thermal design of spacecraft structures and mechanisms
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, and 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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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