Blue Origin

spaceflight

SrMechanical/ProjectEngineer-Integration

Florida, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr Mechanical/Project Engineer - Integration at Blue Origin. Skills: Mechanical design, Systems integration, Project coordination, Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Design large-scale mechanical ground systems. Develop large-scale mechanical ground systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure technical compliance; Ensure quality; Ensure schedule adherence; Lead formal handoff of commissioned systems; Ensure all documentation, as-built records, and acceptance test results are complete and accepted

Industry & Context.

spaceflight
Problems you'll solve

Resolve schedule conflicts; Develop and drive mitigation plans

Eligibility Requirements

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, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years experience with a background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex mechanical systems, Demonstrated competency in both design and systems integration/activation, Demonstrated hands-on experience managing complex mechanical systems integration, testing, and activation, 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, 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

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical), Experience in ANSYS, Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill, PMP certification, Experience with system-level test and verification programs in an aerospace or launch site environment, 3+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience

What You'll Do.

Design large-scale mechanical ground systems

Develop large-scale mechanical ground systems

Serve as primary point of contact for integration

Serve as primary point of contact for testing

Serve as primary point of contact for activation

Coordinate with engineers

Coordinate with field technicians

Develop integrated schedules

Drive integrated schedules

Identify critical path

Resolve schedule conflicts

Track deliverable status

Communicate deliverable status

Communicate open issues

Communicate schedule risks

Develop mitigation plans

Drive mitigation plans

Oversee external fabrication contractors

Oversee installation contractors

Ensure technical compliance

Ensure schedule adherence

Lead formal handoff of commissioned systems

Ensure documentation is complete

Ensure as-built records are complete

Ensure acceptance test results are complete

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

coordinate directly with engineers and field technicians; work with product team

Communication Scope

Track and communicate deliverable status; Communicate open issues; Communicate schedule risks

Process & Methodology

Develop integrated schedules, Drive integrated schedules, Identify critical path, Resolve schedule conflicts, Track deliverable status, Communicate deliverable status, Track open issues, Communicate open issues, Track schedule risks, Communicate schedule risks, Develop mitigation plans, Drive mitigation plans, Oversee external fabrication and installation contractors, Ensure schedule adherence, Lead formal handoff of commissioned systems

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. **Sr Mechanical/Project Engineer - Integration** As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will serve in a dual capacity, hands-on mechanical designer and primary point of contact for planning, coordinating, and executing the integration, testing, activation, and handoff of ground mechanical systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). This role requires equal competency in design and cross-functional coordination. 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:** * Design and develop large-scale mechanical ground systems, mechanisms, and GSE. * Perform and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex mechanical systems. * Serve as primary point of contact for mechanical systems integration, testing, and activation, coordinate directly with engineers and field technicians to sequence work and maintain progress. * Develop and drive integrated schedules for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and activation, identify critical path and resolve schedule conflicts before they impact the program. * Track and communicate deliverable status, open issues, and schedule risks to program leadership, develo

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