Mechanical Engineer III - New Shepard

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. 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 is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a multidisciplinary team of Avionics engineers, you will deliver Avionics hardware systems to New Shepard. As part of the hardworking New Shepard Avionics harnessing team, you will be responsible for the design and installation of electrical harnesses for the New Shepard Propulsion Module and Crew Capsule. You will be integrated with our rocket program and technical leads to drive requirements definition, modeling, analysis, design, test, and production release of on-vehicle launch, components, and sub-systems.

This is a hands-on position that will involve you in all aspects of engineering, design, fabrication, installation, test, and operations support.

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

Note that Blue Origin is a dog-friendly workplace.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create and modify 3D models in Creo of mechanical Avionics components, assemblies, and installations
• Initiate and track engineering releases through Windchill
• Create and track progress via Jira tickets, engaging in agile project management and participating in daily standups and other sprint meetings
• Perform design, material, and component trade studies and risk assessments
• Author and review technical documents including drawings, analysis reports, and procedures
• Conduct and participate in design and readiness reviews
• Communicate technical information using verbal, written, and presentation formats
• As necessary, plan and conduct engineering validation tests
• Review and interpret test results and data
• Manage priorities and tasks to meet promised dates for deliverables
• Effectively engage with personnel from other teams including Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for Blue Origins mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• 5+ years of recent experience designing high reliability mechanical assemblies
• Proven Mechanical design skills using 3-D CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering structural design and analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks Standard Handbook, Shigley)
• Proficiency with ANSYS Mechanical or equivalent finite element analysis applications
• Competency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and standard drawing practices in ASME Y14.100

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering field
• 8+ years of recent experience designing high reliability mechanical assemblies
• Extensive experience with PTC Creo 10 and PTC Windchill
• Experience designing wiring harnesses, 3D routing, designing harnessing supports, and creating harnessing drawings
• Experience crafting and building electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
• Experience with environmental testing including thermal testing, vibration, and shock
• Experience with aerospace, launch vehicle, or spacecraft mechanical and/or avionics systems
• Hands-on, practical mechanical abilities
• Flexibility and openness to tackling varied assignments and learning new skills

Compensation Range for:

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

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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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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