Blue Origin · 9 hours ago
Lead Motor Design Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Lead Motor Design Engineer to lead the design and development of cryogenic electric motors for NASA's Artemis lunar lander systems, collaborating with teams to ensure high-reliability components for spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design mechanical components of cryogenic motors (stators, rotors, windings, integration) and iterate designs to optimize performance, manufacturability, and cost
Conduct stress analysis on motor components under operational and lunar mission loads
Lead engineering activities across winding technologies, magnet materials, lamination methods, and electrical interconnections
Guide full product lifecycle development from requirements through manufacturing, testing, and flight qualification
Collaborate cross-functionally from concept through prototyping to mass production
Communicate technical concepts effectively across all senior stakeholders and functional teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
5+ years of hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and testing electrically driven motors for industrial or space applications
Advanced proficiency in CAD design (Creo preferred) and PLM systems, such as BOM structuring and engineering change management
Strong expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals: materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
Demonstrated experience with electromagnetic simulation tools and high-volume motor component manufacturing (stamping, winding, welding)
Proficiency in FEA analysis (Ansys), MATLAB, and/or Python for performance modeling
Skilled in GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and precision manufacturing for demanding environments
Deep understanding of motor design optimization: torque, power, efficiency, and thermal management
Preferred
Cryogenic motor design experience
7+ years leading validation efforts in automotive or high-power applications
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%
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
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2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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