Blue Origin · 21 hours ago
Lunar Mechanisms Engineer III
Los Angeles, CA
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. The Lunar Mechanisms Engineer III will be involved in designing and developing mechanical components for the heavy cargo lander vehicle, contributing to the mission of sustainable lunar infrastructure.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical components and systems for the heavy cargo lander vehicle
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
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
Passion for our mission and vision is required
Preferred
Experience with spacecraft mechanisms design, analysis, test, qualification, and production
Familiarity with spacecraft mechanical systems such as landing gear, docking systems, space rated winches, and deployment / stowage mechanisms for solar arrays, radiators, and communication antennas
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
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.
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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