Blue Origin
spaceflight
MechanicalEngineerIII
“Mechanical Engineer III at Blue Origin. Skills: rotating hardware design, power unit design, large-scale turbomachinery, system integration, rocket engine turbo pumps and assemblies design. Responsible for system integrated structural modeling for rotating equipment, power unit and axisymmetric models. Contribute to the design and development of rocket engine turbo pumps and assemblies”
What You'll Achieve.
emphasize production rate, cost and schedule execution
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with the system components
Relocation provided, Travel expected up to 20% of the time, 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, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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 10, 001 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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, Minimum of two years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in space systems, Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams, A track record of taking ownership, showing resilience in the face of challenges, and consistently delivering results, A history of facing challenges with tenacity and resilience, showing an optimistic and determined attitude, 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
Nice to Have
M. S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, 5+ years of relevant industry experience, Experience working in aerospace, Experience with LabVIEW and Matlab
What You'll Do.
Responsible for system integrated structural modeling for rotating equipment
power unit and axisymmetric models
Contribute to the design and development of rocket engine turbo pumps and assemblies
Develop and maintain design component requirements and documentation
Contribute to detailed trade studies that result in selecting optimal mission-suitable subsystem hardware
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with the system components
Continuously update knowledge on latest industry trends and advancements in space vehicle systems
Contribute to technical artifacts for subsystem and program gated reviews (SRR
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams; Contribute to a culture of technical ambition and operational excellence; Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams
Process & Methodology
cost and schedule execution
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