Blue Origin
Spaceflight
MechanicalEngineer-Mechanisms,LevelIII
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“Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms, Level III at Blue Origin. Skills: Mechanical design, Mechanical analysis, CAD, FEA. Lead design efforts. Resolve technical challenges”
Industry & Context.
Independently resolve technical challenges
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, Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years experience with a background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex mechanical systems, Experience leading mechanical designs from concept through commissioning, Mechanical design experience using CAD tools, Mechanical analysis experience using FEA tools, Familiarity with ASME Y14. 5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis, Experience in heavy duty mechanism design, Experience in designing and analyzing bolted connections, mechanical interfaces, and load-bearing joints in precision assemblies, Experience analyzing mechanical systems under dynamic loading conditions including vibration, shock, and fatigue, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical), 2+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience
What You'll Do.
Resolve technical challenges
Own and deliver mechanical design solutions
Perform and review FEA and hand-calcs
Manage external design and fabrication partners
Oversee equipment fabrication
and testing & activation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work on designing and developing key mechanical ground systems; Part of a hardworking team of engineers; Part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems
Process & Methodology
Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle
Full Job Description
Application close date: 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. We’re 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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. **Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms, Level III** As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key mechanical ground systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4! **Responsibilities:** * Lead design efforts for assigned subsystems, independently resolve technical challenges. * Own and deliver mechanical design solutions for large mechanical systems/mechanisms. * Independently perform and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex mechanical systems. * Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, and oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation. **Minimum Qualifications (required):** * Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar disciplines. * 7+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex mechanical systems (e.g. launch vehicle GSE and mechanisms, aerospace tooling, oil & gas mechanical systems, etc). * Experience leading mechanical designs from concept through commissioning. * Mechanical design
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