Mechanical Engineer Level 3 (Mechanisms Design)
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!
As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.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!
Develop spacecraft motion control and actuation systems
Mechanical systems design including bearings, gears, motors, and rotating mechanisms
High reliability mechanical design and analysis for aerospace applications
Generate design documentation and vendor specifications
Support assembly and test including environmental testing, shock, vibration and thermal
Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes
Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
6+ years of relevant industry experience designing moving mechanisms
Proficient with computer aided design and analysis tools (SolidWorks preferred)
Excellent reporting and presentation skills
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
8+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience working in aerospace
Experience with electronics packaging and wire harnessing
Experience with LabVIEW and Matlab
Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85Don’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
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 6+ years of relevant industry experience designing moving mechanisms
- Proficient with computer aided design and analysis tools (SolidWorks preferred)
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills
Compensation Range for
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
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 Level 3 (Mechanisms Design) at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $111K–$155K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Mechanical Engineer Level 3 (Mechanisms Design) role based?
- The role is based in Longmont, CO.
- 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?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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