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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue
Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's
mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of
Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and
cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical designers, you will
directly impact the history of space exploration and require your commitment and
detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering
the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of
people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
This opportunity reports to the Core Avionics group inside of the Lunar
Permanence business unit. This Mechanical Engineering position covers the
design, analysis, and test of avionics enclosures and assemblies which house
electronic components. You will work as a member of the Human Landing System
(HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program team and will play a key role
in developing the Lunar Transportation systems that will return humans to the
Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.
Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited by providing
both near term and long term value, solving novel problems, learning about
interesting topics, and completing challenging projects, please apply!
Special Mentions:
* Relocation provided
* Travel not typically expected, but on an as need basis up to 15%
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Contribute as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a fast-paced design
environment
* Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical
avionics
* Support developmental trade studies
* Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control
documents
* Collaborate with the electrical engineering team to incorporate printed
circuit board and interconnect systems, including thermal and structural
analyses of these components.
* Design avionics enclosure solutions for performance and high reliability in
harsh environments
* Create 3D CAD models and assemblies, part and assembly drawings, installation
drawings, and other required technical documentation
* Build and evaluate prototype assemblies
* Create assembly aids and test fixtures
* Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews
* Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds
* Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection
* Support Production and Quality Engineering by dispositioning material defects
* Manage revisions of the product design configurations through the product
lifecycle
Minimum Qualifications
* B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
* 5+ years of experience designing ruggedized electronic enclosures, optical
assemblies, or similar high-performance hardware
* Experience with static structural, modal, random vibration, and thermal
analysis (level commensurate with experience)
* Experience with 3D CAD modeling programs (Creo preferred)
* Experience with FEA tools (Ansys preferred)
* Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
* Ability to be self-directed and balance several projects at one time
* History of communicating design concepts and analysis results effectively
* Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
* 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.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with one or more of the following packaging disciplines: avionics,
optics, sensors, motor controllers, displays, controls, or LiDAR
* Experience with recent versions of Creo, Windchill, Ansys, Sherlock, Icepack
* Experience with Sigmadyne SigFit software
* Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
* Experience with Steinberg or Engelmeier solder fatigue
* Experience with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods
(Bruhn, Marks’, Shigley, Steinberg, Roark’s)
* Experience with environmental testing including vibration, shock, and thermal
cycle
* Experience with bonding and analysis of bonded joints
* Experience with optics standards for drawings and tolerances per ANSI/OEOSC
ISO 10110
* Experience with mentoring or training others
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 -
$169,432.20
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are
less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired
qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic
workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t
align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we
encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or
other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national,
U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted
into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
* Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System
(DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a
military installation
* Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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, vehicle inspection
requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials
transportation/shipping training.
* Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant
Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as
well as DOT physical
Benefits
* Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life
insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a
company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
* Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
* Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled
hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
* Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits
and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions
and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the
company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed
and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for
more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and
dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of
their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment
and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We
provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal
opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment,
regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic
protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for
employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair
Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in
Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your
Rights,” please see here [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster].
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action
Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us
at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com [EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com]. Please note this
is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical
information in your request.