Mechanical Engineer - Large Mechanisms (III, Senior)

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key mechanical ground systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Multiple positions available: Level III & Senior
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems, independently resolve technical challenges.

• Own and deliver mechanical design solutions for large mechanical systems/mechanisms.

• Independently perform and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex mechanical systems.

• Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, and oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation.

Minimum Qualifications (required):

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar disciplines.

• 7+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex mechanical systems (e.g. launch vehicle GSE and mechanisms, aerospace tooling, oil & gas mechanical systems, etc).

• Experience leading mechanical designs from concept through commissioning.

• Mechanical design experience using CAD tools.

• Mechanical analysis experience using FEA tools.

• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Experience in heavy duty mechanism design (e.g. locking/clamps mechanisms, linkage design, quick release systems, alignment mechanisms, restraint/catch systems, etc).