Blue Origin · 13 hours ago
Mechanical Systems Engineer III
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Mechanical Systems Engineer III will work within the In-Space Systems business unit, addressing challenges in space infrastructure and mobility on-orbit, while applying engineering techniques to optimize mechanical systems for space applications.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems hardware for space applications
Perform study-level mechanical designs to support mission architecture development and concept exploration
Develop structural and mechanical specifications for aerospace products, parts, and associated operations to improve efficiency and reliability
Create payload accommodation solutions that meet mission requirements while optimizing for mass, volume, and performance
Conduct basic structural analysis to validate design concepts and identify necessary improvements
Utilize CAD software to create detailed plans and specifications to support production and integration activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve mechanical interface issues
Translate system-level requirements into mechanical design specifications
Support trade studies to evaluate mechanical design alternatives against mission requirements
Document engineering decisions, analyses, and design rationales to support technical reviews
Identify and resolve roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks
Support the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products, materials, or technologies
Understand and comply with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a transition to systems engineering roles
Experience with CAD software (proficiency with Blue Origin's CAD systems preferred)
Demonstrated ability to perform basic structural analysis and mechanical design
Experience with aerospace mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms
Knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering
7+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems design and analysis
Experience with payload accommodation and integration for spacecraft
Knowledge of space environments and their impact on mechanical systems
Experience with mechanism design for space applications
Familiarity with materials selection for aerospace applications
Experience with requirements development and management
Background in trade study development and analysis
Experience with verification and validation of mechanical systems
Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
Experience with technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies
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.
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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