Engineer Mechanical II

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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!

Honeybee Robotics Exploration Systems division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work with a multi-disciplinary team in product design build and testing of unique robotic this role you will be interfacing with inter-disciplinary project teams to develop mechanisms and structures for astrobiology and exploration missions to extreme environments across the solar system. This includes everything from sample acquisition systems for Saturns moon Titan to robotic lunar rovers. You will be responsible for hardware design part selection analysis hands-on prototyping and test planning and this role youll interface with electrical design test systems integration and software engineering disciplines throughout the entire product lifecycle from R&D concept to flight ready hardware.

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!

Special Mentions:

• This is an onsite role at our Altadena CA office
• Relocation assistance is provided

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the entire design cycle of spaceflight mechanisms including conceptual and detailed design trade studies structural analysis development testing and qualification
• Design and analyze mechanisms for first-of-their kind exploration missions to extreme environments throughout the solar system
• Generating technical documentation and vendor specifications for fabrication of custom parts
• Hands-on assembly and test including environmental testing shock vibration and thermal
• Participate in subsystem level development testing including planning execution data reduction and analysis
• Ownership to identify roadblocks to technical progress and mitigate/avoid them
• Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes
• Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle including design review support and verification planning and execution scheduling etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 2 years of developing and testing complex hardware equipment through multiple stages of the product lifecycle
• Experience designing mechanisms that incorporate custom bearing gear motor and sliding interface configurations
• Proficient with a variety of computer-aided design and analysis tools
• Passion for hands-on problem solving and hardware integration and test
• Ability to work independently on rapid development programs
• Experience designing mechanisms such as latches actuators linkages hinges disconnect devices or similar kinematic assemblies
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of integrated system development across engineering disciplines
• Highly organized safety and quality conscious with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft spacecraft or launch vehicles
• Experience with rover robotic arm sample acquisition drill or deployable structure development.
• Experience with spring design preload calculations and fastener analysis
• Experience with gear life analysis motor selection and bearing selection
• Cross-functional experience across engineering disciplines including electrical software systems or optics
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor (CAD) and ANSYS (analysis) softwares
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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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Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

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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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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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