Mechanical Engineer - Structures and Mechanisms (All Levels)
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! This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space. As part of a talented and hardworking team of engineers, you will work on designing and developing key mechanical ground systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s rockets.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar disciplines.
- Proficiency in CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA) and familiarity with FEA/CFD simulation tools
- Understanding materials, thermodynamics, kinematics, and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- 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
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
- Experience in ANSYS.
- Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D CAD models, detailed engineering schematics, and technical drawings for mechanical components.
- Build and evaluate physical prototypes, conduct tests, and compile performance data.
- Prepare technical reports, update bills of materials (BOMs), and maintain clear documentation for design changes.
- Perform basic stress analyses, tolerance stack-ups
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%
- 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
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
