Mechanical Engineer II
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 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.As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts you will advance the design, development, and test of launch vehicle Umbilical Systems for New Glenn. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
- Relocation provided
Up to 10% travel may be required
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- Design and analyze mechanisms for next-generation umbilical systems including disconnect mechanisms, attach/release devices, latches, actuators, linkages, and kinematic assemblies
- Participate in the entire design cycle of umbilical mechanisms, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing and qualification
- Generate 3-D models, kinematic simulations, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Perform tolerance stack-up analysis for mechanical assemblies
Create documentation 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
Rapidly design and produce proof-of-concept hardware for research and development projects - Collaborate within a small, agile team to rapidly mature the next-generation umbilical system to flight readiness
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles
- Experience designing mechanisms such as latches, actuators, linkages, hinges, disconnect devices, or similar kinematic assemblies
- Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred)
- Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks
- Working knowledge of mechanism loads analysis, free-body diagrams, and basic structural hand calculations
- Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes
- 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
- Experience in structural FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN or similar tools for stress analysis
- Experience with high-cycle mechanical systems, fatigue considerations, and life prediction methods
- Experience with aerospace umbilicals, doors, latches, and disconnect mechanisms
- Experience with fluid systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, or cryogenic applications
- Experience testing mechanisms including functional testing, life testing, and environmental qualification testing
- Experience with spring design, preload calculations, and fastener analysis
Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Description
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles
- Experience designing mechanisms such as latches, actuators, linkages, hinges, disconnect devices, or similar kinematic assemblies
- Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred)
- Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks
- Working knowledge of mechanism loads analysis, free-body diagrams, and basic structural hand calculations
- Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes
- 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
Compensation Range for
CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
- How much does the Mechanical Engineer II at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $91K–$139K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Mechanical Engineer II role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
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