Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms Design)

Blue Origin • Longmont, CO

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About The Position

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. 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!

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience designing moving mechanisms
• Proficient with computer aided design and analysis tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working in aerospace
• Experience with electronics packaging and wire harnessing
• Experience with LabVIEW and Matlab

Responsibilities

• Develop spacecraft motion control and actuation systems
• Mechanical systems design including bearings, gears, motors, and rotating mechanisms
• High reliability mechanical design and analysis for aerospace applications
• Generate design documentation and vendor specifications
• Support assembly and test including environmental testing, shock, vibration and thermal
• Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes
• Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees