2025 University Grad (Early Career) - Mechanisms Design Engineer, Lunar Permanence
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
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 diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and
problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of
safety. This position will directly impact the history of space
exploration and will 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. We
are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise,
leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact
safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is
required!This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit.
To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people
living and working in space, we are building the sustainable
infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to
the Lunar Surface.As part of a hardworking team of diverse
engineers, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of
spacecraft mechanisms and delivery of safe, reliable, ready to
install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within
theallocatedcost and schedule requirements.Responsibilities include
but are not limited to:
- Design mechanisms for space flight which may include landing
gear, engine gimbaling mechanisms, docking systems, solar and
radiator deployment systems, communication gimbals, hatches, and
cargo offloading systems.
- Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware,
including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural
analysis, development testing, and qualification.Generate component
drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with
application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Create documentation for assembly and testing of development
and flight hardware.Participate in subsystem level testing
including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis.Develop
component specifications and manage suppliers.
- Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design
and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast-moving
research and development projectsParticipate in a small, agile team
to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.Minimum
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
- Must be able to graduate and start on or before August
2025
- 0-1 years of relevant, industry experience
- Recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type
mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch
vehicles.
- Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis
skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO
preferred).
- Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing
tolerance stacks.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and
qualification testing
- Proficient in technical writing, communicating sophisticated
ideas clearly and concisely.
- Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences
for aerospace systems.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- 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
- Master of Science Degree in Engineering
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink
- Experience with multibody simulation tools (Simscape,
Adams)
- Experience writing technical specifications and Statements of
Work (SOW)
- Experience with technical management of suppliers.Compensation
Range for:CO applicants is $69,217.50-$96,904.50;WA applicants is
$75,510.00-$105,714.00Other site ranges may differApplications will
be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is
closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 a diverse, inclusive, and
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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Paid
Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled
hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus:
Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as
allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for
benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for
a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal
Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to
attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse,
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, in which all employees
recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability
AccommodationApplicants 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.California Applicant
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