Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer - Design & Analysis
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply technical expertise in the design and analysis of tooling and equipment for rocket hardware and human spaceflight.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
Responsibilities
Design production, development, test, integration, and advanced manufacturing tooling and equipment for the Blue Engines, Lunar, and New Glenn business units
Capable of integrating concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several projects in a fast-paced environment -- projects will vary in size and scale
Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) when creating drawings
Handle a wide range of technical design challenges related to all types of assembly fixtures, material handlers, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines
Close collaboration with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible cradle-to-grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment)
Manage projects, including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, proof testing, and commissioning of custom tooling
Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Engineering, or equivalent work experience
4+ years' experience with design, build, and commissioning of tooling, fixtures, custom machines or design support equipment for manufacturing, assembly, and test
Experience with FEM and complex structural analysis in addition to the ability to perform hand calculations including the creation of Freebody diagrams
Proven experience with CAD based design software for modeling and drafting
Basic understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis
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
Required for all positions: Blue's 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
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Preferred
Strong expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) including experience taking products from development design to rate production
Proven understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines such as CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc
Familiarity with industry standards, such as ASME BTH-1, aluminum design manual, and AISC
Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, etc
Experience with Creo and Windchill CAD/PDM systems
Experience with NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
Experience with Analysis packages such as: ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP Pre/Post processing, NASTRAN Solver, NX Advance Simulation, etc
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
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.
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
Recent News
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