Mechanical Design Engineer II – Blue Ring Mechanisms

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. This role is within the In-Space Systems Mechanisms Team, supporting Blue Ring, a high-powered hybrid solar electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft designed for unparalleled mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at significantly reduced costs. It provides comprehensive capabilities for maneuvering, hosting, and deploying payloads and infrastructure services across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, interplanetary regions, and near-Earth asteroids. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, specialists, and technicians, you will develop mechanical systems for the Blue Ring spacecraft, ranging from incremental improvement of current hardware to development of new innovative systems to enable improved mission capability!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.
• Foundational skills in mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y1.45)
• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification testing
• Proficient in technical writing, communicating sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

• Orbital transfer vehicle or satellite spacecraft program experience
• Experience with development of gimbaling mechanisms, deployment devices, separation systems, hold-down & release mechanisms, or antenna pointing devices
• Ability to apply structural mechanics principles and develop designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Experience with FEM analysis tools: Nastran, ANSYS, OptiStruct, or FEMAP
• Experience collaborating on multi-disciplinary design solutions (mechanical, power, harnessing, propulsion, etc.)
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, build & integration support, and qualification
• Design mechanisms for space flight which may include gimbaling mechanisms, deployment devices, separation systems, hold-down & release mechanisms, and antenna pointing devices
• Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T
• Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware
• Perform subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
• Develop component & subsystem level specifications and manage suppliers
• Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level