Mechanical Engineer III

2 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. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of structures and mechanisms for our New Glenn launch vehicle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and analyze mechanisms and structural components for the New Glenn second stage
  • Qualify primary and secondary structure and mechanisms
  • Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies
  • Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
  • Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
  • Provide technical guidance for integration
  • Provide manufacturing and production support
  • Support configuration development and trade studies
  • Perform subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 6 years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, automotive, or launch vehicle structures or mechanisms
  • 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
  • Experience on innovative projects such as recent aircraft, launch vehicles, automotive vehicles, or machine design in one or more of the following areas: mechanism development, vehicle load path distribution, material selection, and manufacturing techniques
  • Strong understanding of metallic design and analysis matters
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (AMSE Y14.5)
  • Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated expertise with industry-standard analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer
  • Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware
  • Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production
  • Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
  • Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing
What We Offer

At Blue Origin, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $111,690.00-$156,366.00, 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are 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, we encourage you to apply.



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