Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Aerospace Systems Mechanical Engineer III
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Aerospace Systems Mechanical Engineer III will be part of the New Shepard program, delivering Avionics hardware systems and engaging in all aspects of engineering, design, fabrication, and operations support.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create and modify 3D models in Creo of mechanical Avionics components, assemblies, and installations
Initiate and track engineering releases through Windchill
Create and track progress via Jira tickets, engaging in agile project management and participating in daily standups and other sprint meetings
Perform design, material, and component trade studies and risk assessments
Author and review technical documents including drawings, analysis reports, and procedures
Conduct and participate in design and readiness reviews
Communicate technical information using verbal, written, and presentation formats
As necessary, plan and conduct engineering validation tests
Review and interpret test results and data
Manage priorities and tasks to meet promised dates for deliverables
Effectively engage with personnel from other teams including Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Quality
Qualification
Required
Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
5+ years of recent experience designing high reliability mechanical assemblies
Proven Mechanical design skills using 3-D CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering structural design and analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks' Standard Handbook, Shigley)
Proficiency with ANSYS Mechanical or equivalent finite element analysis applications
Competency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and standard drawing practices in ASME Y14.100
Preferred
M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering field
8+ years of recent experience designing high reliability mechanical assemblies
Extensive experience with PTC Creo 10 and PTC Windchill
Experience designing wiring harnesses, 3D routing, designing harnessing supports, and creating harnessing drawings
Experience crafting and building electro-mechanical assemblies
Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
Experience with environmental testing including thermal testing, vibration, and shock
Experience with aerospace, launch vehicle, or spacecraft mechanical and/or avionics systems
Hands-on, practical mechanical abilities
Flexibility and openness to tackling varied assignments and learning new skills
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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