Mechanical Engineer II

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts you will lead the design, development, and test of launch vehicle Umbilical Systems for the fully reusable first stage of New Glenn. You will share toward the team's impact on all aspects of fluid and mechanical design, operation, and project management. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

• Up to 10% travel may be required

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the entire design cycle of next-generation umbilical systems from a mechanical and fluid systems standpoint, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing and qualification
• Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Design mechanical umbilical hardware including disconnect mechanisms, attach/release mechanisms, fluid couplings, seals, and structural interfaces
• 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
• Provide manufacturing and production support including design for manufacturability reviews and integration support

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling tools (Creo preferred)
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Working knowledge of component design such as mechanisms, tubes, latches, seals, and pressurized components
• Experience with stack-ups (linear and radial) and various types of fits
• Working knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relative to machined components and welded hardware
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in kinematic mechanism design
• Experience with fluid systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, or cryogenic applications
• Experience in aerospace devices design such as umbilicals, doors, latches, and disconnect mechanisms
• Experience in structural FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN or similar tools
• Experience with high-cycle mechanical systems and fatigue considerations
• Experience with static and dynamic seals
• Experience testing pressurized systems including water, pneumatics, hydraulics, and cryogenic propellants

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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