Mechanical Engineer for Spacecraft

7 days ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Structures Design Engineer II to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Lunar Permanence business unit, you will play a critical role in developing our Blue Moon lander product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the entire design cycle of structural and mechanical subsystems, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification.
  • Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents.
  • Document assembly and testing of development and flight hardware.
  • Participate in subsystem-level testing including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
  • Develop component specifications and manage suppliers.
  • Provide manufacturing and production support.
  • Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
  • Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a B.S. Degree in engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience in Design Engineering.
  • Familiarity with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
  • Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
  • Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently driving engineering from conceptual to released engineering and flight hardware.
  • Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
  • Expertise with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus.
  • Awareness of metallic and composite design and analysis considerations.
  • Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.
  • Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.
  • Experienced with the fabrication of composite primary structures for aerospace.
  • Experience working in a multi-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
  • Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production.

Compensation and Benefits:

Blue Origin offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $89,820.00-$125,748.00, depending on location. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

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