Blue Origin
spaceflight
SrMechanical/ProjectEngineer-Integration
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“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.
Resolve schedule conflicts; Develop and drive mitigation plans
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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