Mechanical Engineer III

4 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer III to join our team at Blue Origin, where you will play a critical role in the development and operations of our New Glenn launch vehicle. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing fluid systems for various spaceflight systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test mechanical systems hardware with an emphasis on composite structures.
  • Collaborate with internal team members to define requirements, dependencies, and schedule needs associated with delivering mechanical systems hardware.
  • Work with manufacturing and M&P (Materials and Processes) team to ensure manufacturability of new hardware.
  • Support build startup at vendors or internally, including tooling reviews.
  • Review build documentation to ensure compliance to hardware requirements.
  • Disposition nonconformance during production.
  • Travel to support internal and external production up to 20% of the time.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or relevant field from ABET accredited school.
  • 4+ years of experience with design and analysis, especially with composite structures.
  • Familiarity with composites and related materials (prepregs, fibers, resins, cores, adhesives, coatings, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience, including composite fabrication experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to balance small and large projects with a diverse group of customers.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with composite aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite design and development.
  • Experience with polymer based composite part development and qualification.
  • Experience with nonconformance disposition.
  • Experience with composite repair definition.
  • Experience working with external vendors.
  • Experience defining or crafting composite fabrication tooling.
  • Design for manufacturing proficiency.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E & Catia preferred).
Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range for on-site WA applicants: $111,690.00-$156,366.00. Other site ranges may differ. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Blue Origin is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that reflects the communities we serve.



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