Mechanical Design Engineer III, High-Speed Rotating Systems
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Southgate, MI - USA
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Job Summary
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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. 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 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.Who We Are
At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.Wereworking to do that by making access to space cheaper and more reliable through reusable launch vehicles. Join our team of problem solvers as we add our next generation of launch vehicles and in-space systems to our fleet.
The Role
We are seeking a MechanicalDesign Engineer to join ourteam. The core challenge is achieving rotational performance at a scale andspeedthat has not beendemonstratedbefore.
This is a hands-ondetaileddesign role built for someone who thrives in rapiddevelopment cycles. You willdesign build test learn andredesign repeat. Success is measuredby hardware on the test standanddata in hand not bydocuments alone.
Responsibilities
Owndetailedmechanicaldesign of a high-speedrotor assembly including structural members retention features balance provisions andthermal management.
Develop anditerate thermal management solutions
Understandthermal andstructural loads on the rotor; translate those intodesign requirements andgeometry constraints
Authordrawings GD&T assembly procedures andacceptance criteria with sufficient rigor to buildandtest hardware quickly
Define andexecute component- andsystem-level test plans; be present for test operations teardowns andinspection
Drive rapiddesign-build-test cycles identifyfailure modes early propose trades andexecute changes fast
Coordinate with manufacturing andsupply chain to produce hardware on aggressive schedulesandrateswithout sacrificing structural or thermal integrity
Participate in failure investigations andcontribute to root cause analysis andcorrective action
Basic Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or closely relatedfield
3 years of experience in mechanicaldesign of rotating machinery
Demonstratedunderstanding of rotor structural mechanics including centrifugal loading retentiondesign andfit/preloadstrategies for components with thermal sensitivity
Proficiencywith 3DCAD(CREO NXCATIA SolidWorks or equivalent) anddrawing/GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Experience authoring andexecuting hardware test plans andparticipatinghands-on in test operations
Experiencewithdesign for manufacturing anddesign to cost.
Comfortable with fast iteration:designing to 80% building hardware learning fromdata andrapidly incorporating findings
Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident or lawfully admittedinto the U.S. as a refugee or grantedasylum
PreferredQualifications
Experiencedesigning integratedcooling features within rotating assemblies internal flow passages thermal interfaces or conduction paths under rotation
Familiaritywith highandlow-cyclefatigue andfracture mechanics for rotating componentsoperatingat high peripheral velocities
Experience with composite or advancedalloy materials in high-stress rotating environments
Backgroundin rapidhardwaredevelopment programs with shortdesign-build-test cycles andfrequentdesign updates
Rotordynamicsexperience critical speedanalysis unbalance response bearing loadestimation
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $121023.00 - $169432.20Other 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.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.
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About Company
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
