Mechanical Engineer II - New Glenn

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

6d • $99,201 - $138,880

About The Position

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. At Blue Origin, you’ll apply your technical expertise and leadership to shape the future of space exploration. As an Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the New Glenn Rocket program, collaborating with a skilled team to design, develop, and qualify mission-critical mechanical engineering work with the umbilicals team, enabling reliable and reusable spaceflight to advance our vision of millions living and working in space.

Requirements

• BS in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design.
• Modelling, design, and drafting experience in 3D CAD programs.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Working knowledge of aerospace requirements, testing, and materials.
• Working knowledge of design of components like valves, actuators, mechanisms, bellows, tubes, latches, and pressurized components.
• Working knowledge of fabrication, assembly/integration, and quality control techniques relative to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware.
• Self-starter, strong bias for action and skills for hands-on problem solving; attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Must be a US citizen or national, US permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the US as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• BS in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• Modelling, design, and drafting experience in Creo.
• Accomplished expertise with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with launch vehicle systems, including cryogenics.
• Experience testing pressurized systems including water, pneumatics, hydraulics, and cryogenic propellants.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and/or guiding other engineers.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis, especially ANSYS.
• Experience with thermo-fluid solver applications Thermal Desktop (Sinda Fluint), AFT (Fathom/Arrow), Excel based models, REFPROP.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical component, assembly, and installation designs and associated technical data – models, drawings, test plans, analysis reports, work orders, etc – through the full lifecycle from concept to flight and service.
• Perform tolerance and other analysis work to validate designs and review analysis work by others.
• Participate in integrated product teams to coordinate development and execute plans. Initiate and monitor procurement activities.
• Support fabrication, integration, and test activities by providing product engineering expertise and hands-on support where appropriate.

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