Blue Origin · 18 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the development of propulsion system mechanical designs and mentor junior team members, contributing to the TeraWave propulsion team focused on satellite communications.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Author propulsion system designs and drawings, iteratively improving those designs from concept to production
Lead design reviews and coordinate inputs from thermal, propulsion, structures, test, and manufacturing engineering team members
Work closely with other propulsion team members through iterative design, build, test loops to ensure that designs account for product requirements and appropriate DFx (Design for manufacturing/assembly/test/automation/etc.) considerations
Technical contributions to the growth of the team through assisting in hiring, identifying team skill gaps, and mentoring junior team members
Formulate and lead trade studies to improve production efficiency and reduce defects
Work with manufacturing and test engineers to design build and test tooling/fixtures
Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks
Coordinate closely with thermal and structural functional teams to ensure designs meet environmental flight requirements
Coordinate with satellite vehicle integration team members on defining propulsion system interfaces an designing tooling for integration of the propulsion system with the vehicle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
8+ years of career experience in propulsion system development, production, and test
Experience working with flight hardware in a production facility, or laboratory
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software (Creo Pro/E preferred)
Proficient with application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and performing dimensional variation analysis
Proven experience and successful track record developing/starting new product designs
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
Knowledgeable in aerospace manufacturing practices & tools
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, engineering industry standards, and technical requirements
Ability to perform design analyses and present resulting technical information in a clear and compelling visual format
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Enthusiasm for mentoring, training, knowledge sharing, and supporting the technical development of team members
Preferred
Working knowledge of electric propulsion (e.g., ion, Hall-effect) system operating principles and design practices
Experience designing complex integrated assemblies such as high and low-pressure fluid systems, high voltage assemblies, high temperature assemblies, electronics enclosures, as well as associated mechanical ground support equipment and tooling for test and vehicle integration
Experience with production lifecycle management (PLM) tools (Windchill preferred)
Experience designing hardware to meet thermal, vibration, shock, and/or vacuum testing requirements on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
Electric propulsion production system and/or subsystem design experience (e.g. Hall thrusters, hollow cathodes, feed systems, propellant tanks)
Experience developing a propulsion system from concept to production through iterative design, build, and test loops
Experience designing production hardware and optimizing the design for increasing production rates
Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools as needed
Experience with automated tooling/robotics (design for automation)
Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System
Expertise with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus
Experience coordinating with vehicle integration on the interface design requirements of a line replaceable unit (LRU) onto a flight vehicle
Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing
Experience working in a multi-functional team responsible for selecting manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce extraordinary engineered products
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
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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