Mechanical Engineer II - New Glenn Umbilicals

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to manage the full design lifecycle of New Glenn Umbilical hardware. The role focuses particularly on design updates informed by flight data and improvements needed to achieve launch cadence goals. The engineer will support the development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, and work with structural and fluid umbilical assemblies involving pressurized fluids and structural components. Success requires strong engineering fundamentals, practical manufacturing support experience, and experience verifying requirements through testing and data analysis. The role is part of a small, collaborative team supporting active launch vehicle production. Relocation is provided, and travel is expected up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
At least 2 years designing aerospace or equivalent mechanical system elements for aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles, using metallic and/or composite materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods.
Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments.
Ability to work at a detailed part-design level and understand higher-level system impacts.
Experience with 3D CAD programs; Creo is preferred.
Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Experience with manufacturing, fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques related to aerospace hardware.
Experience with linear and radial stack-ups and types of fits.
Experience with static and dynamic seals and spring seal design.
Experience with one or more cryogenic, hydraulic, or pneumatic fluid systems or component design.
Experience with secondary structure design.
Experience in bolted joint design.
Ability to clearly communicate engineering information to cross-functional teams.
Some climbing, lifting, and general mobility required to access hardware.
Strong organizational skills.
Commitment to following industry best practices for safety and quality.
Strong desire to continuously learn and improve; self-motivated, willing to take ownership, and able to drive projects to completion.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of proven experience in the design of fluid systems and/or mechanisms.
Experience using finite element analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures; ANSYS is preferred.
Experience analyzing and designing dynamic hardware.
Experience working in a production environment in the aerospace or launch vehicle industries.
Hands-on test experience with mechanical or fluid assembly testing.
Hands-on manufacturing experience with mechanical or fluid assemblies.
Experience with launch vehicle or ground cryogenic and pressurized systems.

Responsibilities

Manage new design solutions, design changes, and continuous improvements to launch vehicle structural/fluid umbilical assemblies.
Create design artifacts, including 3D models, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, installation drawings, and interface control documents.
Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, integration, and test activities.
Drive root cause analyses and corrective actions for hardware non-conformances.
Perform or facilitate hand calculations and/or finite element method analyses of new designs.
Coordinate design updates with manufacturing, production, integration, test, and launch operations teams, and provide on-site technical support as needed.
Document and communicate design updates to facilitate smooth production cut-ins.
Identify opportunities to improve build rates and reduce cost.
Identify and support test activities needed to verify designs.
Prepare technical content and present it to internal customers.
Perform engineering inspections of launch vehicle and ground systems hardware before or after launch.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or other factors; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be cancelled.
Relocation provided.