Blue Origin
spaceflight
SeniorMechanicalEngineer-LargeMechanisms
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“Senior Mechanical Engineer-Large Mechanisms at Blue Origin. Skills: design and development of key mechanical ground systems, ground mechanical and structural systems, GSE (Ground Support Equipment), large mechanical systems/mechanisms. Serve as technical lead for major mechanical systems. mentor junior staff”
Industry & Context.
problem solvers
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, 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 similar disciplines, 10+ years experience with a 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), Demonstrated experience leading mechanical designs from concept through commissioning, Mechanical design experience using CAD tools, Mechanical analysis experience using FEA tools, Proficiency in ASME Y14. 5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis, Experience in heavy duty mechanism design (e. g. locking/clamps mechanisms, linkage design, quick release systems, alignment mechanisms, restraint/catch systems, etc), Experience in designing and analyzing bolted and welded connections, mechanical interfaces, and load-bearing joints in precision assemblies, Experience analyzing mechanical systems under dynamic loading conditions including vibration, shock, and fatigue, 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
What You'll Do.
Serve as technical lead for major mechanical systems
drive design standards and best practices
Define and drive mechanical design solutions for large mechanical systems/mechanisms
and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex mechanical systems
Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle
oversee equipment fabrication
and testing & activation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaboration; mentor junior staff
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. As part of a talented and 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:** * Serve as technical lead for major mechanical systems, mentor junior staff, drive design standards and best practices. * Define and drive mechanical design solutions for large mechanical systems/mechanisms. * Lead, 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. * 10+ 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). * Demonstrated experience leading mechanical designs from concept through commissioning. * Mechanical desig
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