Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analysis

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Blue Origin is developing the next generation launch and space vehicle manufacturing facility on Florida’s Space Coast at our Orbital Launch and Manufacturing site. This team is chartered with supporting the design and procurement of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)and tooling identified by our engineering and manufacturing staff, and maintaining the equipment to minimize downtime and impacts to launch vehicle production and operations. The GSE group interfaces directly with vehicle production, launch systems, and other test and operational groups. We put a strong emphasis on design capability and hands-on technical ability, as our engineers are directly involved with design, analysis, equipment operation, trouble-shooting, and active engagement with engineering and maintenance personnel. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for the vision and mission at Blue Origin, is required! Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis (Hand Calculations & FEA) to support tooling design
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to develop tooling based on analysis results
• Coordinate directly with manufacturing, operations, and product development personnel to understand operational requirements and develop GSE to meet those requirements.
• Review and approve Analysis reports.
• Design of CAD models using PTC Creo.
• Review standards and approve drawings for manufacturability.
• Develop and approve design specifications, performance specifications, fabrication specifications, acceptance test procedures, and maintenance plans, for development of GSE.
• Collaborate with external design and fabrication partners throughout completion of the project lifecycle (from collecting requirements through delivery and acceptance) to ensure GSE functionally meets requirements set forth in specifications.
• Represent GSE considerations in manufacturing, operational, and program technical reviews
• Participate in continuous training and skills development.
• Build and present user documentation that clearly conveys design intent and alignment with standards, requirements, and specifications.
• Travel approx. 10% of time.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s college degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, structural, industrial, manufacturing, or other related engineering major.
• 5+ years’ experience with design and integration of mechanical systems (mechanisms, power transmission components, hydraulics, fluids systems, etc.), electrical systems/components, control systems, support frames/structures, and/or lifting fixtures.
• Experience with FEA Software
• Experience analyzing welded and bolted connections
• Familiar with Industry codes (ASME, AISC, etc.)
• Experience with hand calculations of structural and mechanical components.
• Experience with design specifications, procurement, operation, and maintenance of GSE.
• Hands on fabrication, assembly, or maintenance experience
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawings in PTC Creo.
• Experience with revision control and data configuration in Windchill.
• Outstanding interpersonal and analytical skills with a proven record of driving sophisticated projects with minimal mentorship
• A continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances, and to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.

Desired:

• Experience working on aerospace development programs, production lines, or field operations in both design and hands-on roles; experience on commercial development programs a plus.
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills for technical teams.
• Experience working in concert with a diversity of teams across multiple locations.
• Experience with multiple CAD packages, CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.
• Experience with ANSYS FEA Software

Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays