Mechanical Design Engineer II – Blue Ring Mechanisms

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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!

This role is within the In-Space Systems Mechanisms Team supporting Blue Ring a high-powered hybrid solar electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft designed for unparalleled mission maneuverability versatility and capacity at significantly reduced costs. It provides comprehensive capabilities for maneuvering hosting and deploying payloads and infrastructure services across Earth orbits the Moon Mars interplanetary regions and near-Earth asteroids.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers specialists and technicians you will develop mechanical systems for the Blue Ring spacecraft ranging from incremental improvement of current hardware to development of new innovative systems to enable improved mission capability!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware including conceptual and detailed design trade studies structural analysis development testing build & integration support and qualification
• Design mechanisms for space flight which may include gimbaling mechanisms deployment devices separation systems hold-down & release mechanisms and antenna pointing devices
• Generate component drawings assembly drawings and interface control documents with application of GD&T
• Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware
• Perform subsystem level testing including planning execution data reduction and analysis
• Develop component & subsystem level specifications and manage suppliers
• Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce proof of concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects
• Participate in a small agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 2 years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft spacecraft or launch vehicles.
• Foundational skills in mechanical design integration and mechanism analysis using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y1.45)
• Knowledge of manufacturing assembly integration and qualification testing
• Proficient in technical writing communicating sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Orbital transfer vehicle or satellite spacecraft program experience
• Experience with development of gimbaling mechanisms deployment devices separation systems hold-down & release mechanisms or antenna pointing devices
• Ability to apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Experience with FEM analysis tools: Nastran ANSYS OptiStruct or FEMAP
• Experience collaborating on multi-disciplinary design solutions (mechanical power harnessing propulsion etc.)
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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