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! 

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

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 individual will use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. You will work directly with NASA and our Team supporting the Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Orbital Reef Space Station that will maintain a human presence in LEO going forward into the future.

This opportunity will report to the Vehicle Design Team inside of the Orbital Reef Program. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you’ll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the design and analysis of tooling, testing equipment, and support equipment, as well as your ability to deliver safe, reliable, ready-to-use hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within the allocated cost and schedule requirements, will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin.

Responsibilities:

Design equipment for production and testing of spaceflight hardware, which may include engine gimbaling mechanisms, docking systems, solar and radiator deployment systems, hatches, and deployable or retractable external covers.

Participate in the entire design cycle of hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, dynamics, 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 projects. Participate in a small, agile team to create and adapt to frequently shifting priorities.

Manage internal and external teams to develop and/or produce equipment that meets expectations, including technical, schedule, and cost parameters.

Travel up to 25% to support work at Blue Origin locations, as well as customer and vendor sites

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

5+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/fabrication of GSE & Tooling mechanical systems (i.e. fixtures, platforms, mechanisms, vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, etc.)

History of successful delivery of end items within cost and budget constraints

Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred)

Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, qualification testing, material selection, material compatibility, and manufacturing techniques

Proficient in technical writing, communicating sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Ability to work independently driving engineering from conceptual to released engineering and operationalhardware

Experience working in a multi-functional team to produce world-class engineered products

Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production

Willing to travel up to 25% to support project needs

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’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Experience writing proposals, statements of work, and/or specifications

Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control

Knowledge of and/or experience with design and analysis of metallic and composite products, and bolted, welded, and bondedassemblies

Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques (automation/robotics/controls, additive manufacturing, delicate assemblies, composites) and rapid prototyping and development techniques for hardware

Experience with DfX (Design for Cost, Test, Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation), optimization, and Design of Experiments methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing

Experience with automation, control network components, HMI, and machine vision programming, and selection of sensors in test and production equipment.

Experience creating/managing development/production schedules,budgets

Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stackupanalysis

Experience with multiphysicsanalysis software (ANSYS, NASTRAN, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus, etc. )

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 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 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.

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.

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 Opportunity

Blue 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 here.

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 [email protected].

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