Mechanical Design Engineer II

5 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer II to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for leading the design of fluid systems on our reusable launch vehicle, New Glenn.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop mechanical and fluid system components, including conceptual design, requirements, system modeling, layouts, structural analysis, and manufacturing support.
  • Build engineering documentation, including schematics, clear requirements, design reviews, bill of materials, and other necessary deliverables.
  • Use 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred) to craft and analyze the system.
  • Deliver completed designs using the best draft practicing per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well-detailed analysis reports.
  • Lead and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of proven experience in the design areas of controlled valves, cryogenic valves, poppet valves, attach and/or release mechanisms, hoist and joints or pressurized hardware.
  • Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
  • Experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyzed pressurized systems (ANSYS preferred).
  • Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
  • Working knowledge of component design such as valves, actuators, mechanisms, bellows, tubes, latches and pressurized components, aerospace hardware.
  • Working knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relative to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware.
  • Experience with stack-ups, linear and radial and types of fits.
  • Experience with static and dynamic seals and spring seal design.
  • Experience with hydraulic fluid systems and component design.
  • Experience with pneumatic fluids systems and component design.
  • Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 4+ years of proven experience in the design of fluid systems and/or mechanisms.
  • Experience as responsible engineer guiding a small team of design engineers.
  • Experience with launch vehicle or ground cryogenic and pressure system.
  • Supplier management standard methodologies involving sourcing components.
  • Experience with thermo-fluid solver applications Thermal Desktop (Sinda Fluint), AFT (Fathom/Arrow), Excel based models, REFPROP.
  • Experience testing pressurized systems including water, pneumatics, hydraulics, and cryogenic propellants.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base 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.

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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