Senior Mechanical Engineer Lunar Permanence, Avionics Packaging

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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 Lunar Permanence business unit which develops Blue Origins Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers specialists and technical designers you will support the mechanical design analysis test and review of avionics packaging for a variety of avionics equipment for Lunar missions. As a member of the highly collaborative and fast-paced Lunar Permanence organization you will engage with personnel from other teams including Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Manufacturing Test Engineering Production Procurement and Quality.

This senior-level role requires providing leadership technical expertise and training for the mechanical team. This opportunity reports to the Core Avionics group inside of the Lunar Permanence business unit and the person in this role will play a key role in developing Lunar systems that build the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space. Were shaping our future in space and were looking for dedicated and inspired people to join us!

Passion for our mission and vision is required. If youre excited by providing both near-term and long-term value solving novel problems learning about interesting topics and completing challenging projects please apply!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation available
• Travel expected on an as-needed basis up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership as a member of a cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment
• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical avionics
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture
• Collaborate with the electrical engineering team to incorporate printed circuit board and interconnect systems including thermal and structural analyses of these components
• Lead design trade studies
• Design avionics enclosure solutions for performance and high reliability in harsh environments
• Create mechanical interface definitions specifications and control documents
• Create 3D CAD models and assemblies part and assembly drawings installation drawings and other required technical documentation
• Build and evaluate prototype assemblies
• Create assembly aids and test fixtures
• Collaborate on and document team mechanical best practices
• Plan and conduct engineeringtests and datareviews
• Create and deliver presentations proposals and training material on technical subjects
• Review assembly instructions and support hardwarebuilds
• Validate requirements through design test analysis and inspection
• Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed including dispositioning material defects
• Manage revisions of the product design configurations through the product lifecycle
• Mentor and train junior engineers
• Review and approve designs and documentation created by other team members

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 10 years of recent experience designing ruggedized electronic enclosures or similar high-performance/high reliability hardware
• Skilledwithstaticstructuralmodal random vibrationand thermal analysis
• Skilled with 3D CAD modeling programs (Creo preferred)
• Skilled with FEA tools (Ansys preferred)
• Experience with SteinbergorEngelmeiersolderfatigue
• Skilled with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
• Ability to be self-directed and balance several projects at one time
• History of communicating design concepts and analysis results effectively
• History of demonstrating autonomous project leadership
• History of technical expertise/authority being recognized by the larger team/organization
• Experience with environmental testingincluding vibration shock and thermal testing
• Experience performing failure analysis and establishing root cause and corrective actions
• Flexibility and openness to tackling varied assignments and learning new skills
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following packaging disciplines: avionics power regulators and distributors batteries optics sensors motor controllers RF radios and amplifiers displays controls antennas navigation instrumentation radar or LiDAR
• Experience with aerospace launch vehicle or spacecraft avionics systems
• Experience withrecent versions ofCreo Windchill Ansys
• Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
• Experience with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods (BruhnMarksShigleySteinbergRoarks)
• Experience with additional environmental testingincluding EMI/RFI TVAC
• Experience training and mentoring junior level engineers
• Experience directing the activities of other engineers
• Hands-on practical mechanical abilities

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $156802.00 - $219522.45 CO applicants is $144179.00 - $201849.90 WA applicants is $156802.00 - $219522.45 VA applicants is $156802.00 - $219522.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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