Senior Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer
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 is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will help design and develop rocket engines and propulsion systems that meet Blue Origin’s launch vehicle program requirements for various spaceflight systems. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
Develop mechanical enclosures for avionics products
Create, run and evaluate structural, thermal and vibration analysis on avionics enclosures
Participate in the entire design cycle of safety, flight and mission critical avionics enclosures including conceptual design, structural layout and analysis, electrical layout and design support, mounting, and structural test
Liaison between structural analysis and avionics design teams
Lead design team in implementation of analysis best practices
Support electronics development and trade studies
Create interface definition, specification, and control documents
Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, or inspection
Plan and conduct tests, review and interpret data
Provide technical guidance for hardware installation
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
7+ years of experience with the structural analysis
Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)
Excellent understanding of structural analysis/mechanics
Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
Ability to work effectively in teams
Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time
Ability to communicate analysis results effectively
Experience with ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar high performance hardware
Experience with tools such as; Creo, Windchill, ANSYS
Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
Familiarity with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45Don’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
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 7+ years of experience with the structural analysis
- Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)
- Excellent understanding of structural analysis/mechanics
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
- Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
- Ability to work effectively in teams
- Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time
- Ability to communicate analysis results effectively
- Experience with ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar high performance hardware
Compensation Range for
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
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 Senior Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $157K–$220K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer 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 senior-level role, typically 5+ 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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