Sr Mechanical Systems Engineer - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage

at  Blue Origin

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
This individual will use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.
You will work directly with the Advanced Upper Stage team to develop Thrust Vector Control and Mechanical Separation System deployments. You will play a key role in new product development that will enable delivery of high energy missions that will support the most important national security missions and NASA exploration missions.
As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you’ll be deployed to programs that craft the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the design and analysis of spacecraft mechanisms as well as your ability to deliver safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within the allocated cost and schedule requirements, will lead to an exciting career with Blue Origin.

Responsibilities:

• Design mechanisms for space flight which may include thrust vector control, engine gimbaling mechanisms, docking systems, and separation systems.
• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification. Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Document for 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.
• Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast paced research and development projects Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.
• Eager/Willing to learn and collaborate across Blue Origin to leverage the skills of the organization, incorporate lessons learned, and challenge requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering (or similar discipline)
• Recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles using metallic and/or composite materials, surface treatments and assembly methods.
• Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO/ANSYS preferred).
• Proven familiarity with data reduction and analysis (MATLAB or similar)
• Experience with design/analysis for Thermal/Radiation Natural Environments and Shock/Vibration dynamic environments is a plus.
• Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and integration with knowledge of DFX design principles, namely mass/cost optimization and designing with the entirety of the project life cycle in mind.
• Proficient in technical writing, communicating sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely
• Experience with qualification testing and specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for aerospace systems
• Ability to work in a team environment, earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply 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.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity Statement
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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Benefits
Benefits include: 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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• Design mechanisms for space flight which may include thrust vector control, engine gimbaling mechanisms, docking systems, and separation systems.
• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification. Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Document for 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.
• Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast paced research and development projects Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.
• Eager/Willing to learn and collaborate across Blue Origin to leverage the skills of the organization, incorporate lessons learned, and challenge requirements