Mechanical Engineer II - New Glenn Avionics

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!  

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be part of the mechanical team that helps develop innovative designs for New Glenn Avionics.  You will work closely with electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers to create and expedite Change Requests and Design Improvements to various assemblies and parts.  You will have to use your mechanical and analytical skills to determine if the requests and improvements are acceptable.  You must have a willingness to take ownership of unfamiliar and complex problems, communicate effectively, and deliver technically excellent results in an ambitious and dynamic environment.

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 include but are not limited to:

• Create and facilitate Change Requests and Change Notices in Windchill.

• Review hardware Non-Conformances for acceptability for structural, thermal, and tolerances.

• Help Responsible engineers with MCAD CREO design and drafting of Avionics Line Replaceable Units placement and mounting drawings as required. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• Proficient in CREO design of parts and assemblies, drafting and drawings.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in CREO and Windchill.

• Experience with CreoView

• Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5) 

• Experience with complex tolerance stack up analysis

• Experience with MCAD/ECAD import and export

• Experience with designing parts for a machining and sheet metal manufacturing environment

• Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS preferred) with strong structural and thermal hand calculation skills.

• Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time 

• Ability to communicate analysis results effectively 

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work.

• 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

• 4 years’ experience with aerospace avionics support.

• Experience with static structural, modal, random vibration, and thermal analysis (level commensurate on experience) 

• Experience designing ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar high-performance hardware 

• Familiarity using ANSYS and IcePak

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $89,820.00-$125,748.00

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.

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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.

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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.

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