Senior Mechanical Engineer - New Glenn

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

We are a diverse team of collaborators doers and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a member of the New Glenn Components group you will be part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers dedicated to the creation of complex valves and mechanisms. You will engage in all levels of the design cycle of mechanical hardware including conceptual design requirements system modeling layouts structural analysis modeling and drafting manufacturing and integration support test definition and mission support.

To accomplish this you will be responsible to create engineering documentation including schematics clear requirements design reviews bill of materials and other vital and deliverables. You will use 3D CAD programs and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs to design and analyze the component. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to tackle sophisticated problems in the ambitious environments of a launch vehicle and space. You will deliver completed designs using the best drafting practices per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well detailed analysis reports. Following the design efforts you will participate in component and system level assembly testing and data analysis. To be successful in this role good project management skills are vital including vendor management scheduling and basic budget tracking.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience in the design of mechanical systems mechanisms pressurized hardware or fluid systems
• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred)
• Experience in the use of hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyzed pressurized systems (ANSYS preferred) in static and multifaceted environments
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Working knowledge of component design such as valves mechanisms bellows tubes and pressurized hardware
• Solid understanding of fabrication integration processes and quality control techniques relative to machined components in an aerospace environment
• Solid understanding of aerospace processes standard methodologies and materials and treatments
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or equivalent
• 5 years of relevant experience in the design of fluid systems and components
• Experience with launch vehicle or ground cryogenic and pressure systems
• Experience with launch vehicle commodities such as cryogenic fuels oxygen systems hydraulic fluid peroxide systems and similar.
• Supplier management standard methodologies involving sourcing components and machine shop support
• Experience testing pressurized systems and components including water pneumatics hydraulics and cryogenic propellants

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Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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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