Mechanical Engineer III - New Glenn

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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. Were 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 a member of the New Glenn forward module group, you will be part of a hardworking team of engineers dedicated to the creation of complex mechanical systems. You will engage in all levels of the design cycle of mechanical hardware including conceptual design, requirements, system modeling, layouts, structural analysis, modeling and drafting, manufacturing and integration support, test definition and mission support.

To accomplish this, you will be responsible to build engineering documentation including schematics, clear requirements, design reviews, bill of materials, and other vital work. You will use 3D CAD programs and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs to design and analyze the component. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to address sophisticated problems in the high-reaching environments of a launch vehicle and space. You will deliver completed designs using the best drafting practices per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well detailed analysis reports. Following the design efforts, you will participate in component and system level assembly, testing, and data analysis. To be successful in this role good project management skills are vital including vendor management, scheduling, and basic budget tracking.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the design of mechanical systems, mechanisms, pressurized hardware, or fluid systems
• Experience in 3D CAD programs such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, Pro/E, etc.
• Experience in the use of hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze static and dynamic environments
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Working knowledge of component design such as valves, mechanisms, bellows, tubes, actuators, and pressurized hardware
• Proven understanding of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relative to machined components in an aerospace environment
• Solid understanding of aerospace processes, standard methodologies, and materials and treatments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the design of mechanical systems and components
• Proficiency with Creo, Windchill, and Ansys
• Experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition
• Supplier management standard methodologies involving sourcing components and machine shop support
• Experience with root cause analysis

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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