Seattle, WA - Phoenix, AZ - Los Angeles, CA, United States
$112-149k
Full Time
a month ago
Job description
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 diverse 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 Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As a Fuel Cell Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the complete life cycle of mechanical components within the integrated fuel cell assembly from concept definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation on the moon. As a part of the Lunar Fuel Cell team, you may work on multiple programs at different stages of maturity to support all fuel cell power system needs in the Lunar business unit.
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!
Responsibilities:
- Design mechanical, fluids, thermal, and secondary structure components within a Fuel Cell Balance of Plant (BOP)
- Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents.
- Lead projects to design and manufacture components in-house. Develop new design capabilities within the team to support these efforts.
- Provide manufacturing and production support including optimizing designs for manufacturability
- Work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify and procure components. Manage suppliers to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware.
- Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.
- Generate innovative solutions in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.
- Potential to mentor engineers and perform technical peer reviews.
- Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject areas
- 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or automotive industry
- Experience with Creo and Windchill PLM
- Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), drawing generation, and Model-Based Definition
- Experience designing aerospace primary and/or secondary structure
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methodologies for aerospace vehicles
- Experience with performing the structural and fluid design and analysis of piping and tubing systems
- Familiarity with aerospace materials and treatments
- Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings with Creo
- Familiarity with the principles, concepts, and methods of systems engineering such as concept development, requirement definition, design solution definition, design reviews, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operations
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed technical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Desired Qualifications:
- Masters of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Masters of Engineering (M. Eng.)
- 8+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or automotive industry
- Experience with interpreting and generating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Knowledge of fluid system hardware including valves, regulators and pumps for gaseous fluid systems
- Knowledge of thermal system hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
- Familiarity with standard fabrication, installation, and quality control techniques of piping systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
- Familiarity with fuel cell stacks and balance of plant components
- Experience with agile project management
Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $111,690-$148,920
Compensation range for on-site CA applicants is $111,690-$148,920
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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.
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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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