Mechanical Systems Engineer II

2 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Systems Engineer II to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating mechanical systems for our spacecraft and launch vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test mechanical systems hardware.
  • Support integration activities, including identifying available work and resolving roadblocks to facilitate integration tasks.
  • Release and support of engineering artifacts across the product life cycle to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and operations.
  • Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
  • Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
  • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
  • Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations to maintenance crew.
Requirements
  • Complete tasks vital to support integration of mechanical system components on GS1.
  • Engage in the entire design cycle of mechanical subsystems, including conceptual design, structural layout and analysis, integration, test, and mission support.
  • Collaborate with internal team members to define requirements, dependencies, and schedule needs associated with delivering integrated fluid systems.
  • Lead team-based identification, decomposition, and estimation of work scope for full lifecycle fluids hardware development.
  • Lead project schedule, resources, and cost – present status of effort, including risks, variances, and recovery plans to program management.
  • Integrate hardware schedules with program and vehicle schedules.
  • Work to continuously improve team processes and lead team assignments to move quickly while meeting human space flight standards.
  • Continuously track all hardware technical performance measures to ensure the development team is meeting its defined performance goals.
  • Perform procurement, integration support, and discrepancy resolution.
  • Oversee fluid component and subsystem-level testing, including test planning, test execution, data reduction, and analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E and Pro/E Piping) and PDM (Windchill).
  • Knowledge in the use of FEA analysis tools (ANSYS preferred).
  • Knowledge of the application and use of welding.
  • Experience with hydraulics systems.
  • Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Benefits

Blue Origin offers 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.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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.



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