Job Description

Application close date:

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. 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 Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 15% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop system technical requirements and concept of operations from project objectives and stakeholder/customer needs.

• Create detailed designs, design requirements, and bill of materials through 3D CAD models and 2D drawing packages.

• Define hardware test requirements and test configurations such as non-destructive evaluations, proof testing, operational testing, material testing, and weld inspections.

• Perform robust structural and mechanical analysis using FEA software and hand calculations. Author detailed analysis reports describing load cases, factors of safety, and safety margins.

• Perform system safety analysis such as Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Fault Tolerance Analysis (FTA).

• Provide schedule, hours, and budget inputs for project timelines to project engineers.

• Develop activation and commissioning plans to set proper test objectives to ensure designed hardware meets technical and operational requirements.

• Oversee procurement and build of GSE hardware (internal and external) to ensure hardware meets technical and operational requirements.

• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for assigned non-conformances.

• Travel up to 15% to support hardware installation, troubleshooting, testing, and recurring team support at Blue Origin facilities as well as external vendors as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering or similar.

• Minimum 7 years meaningful experience developing structural and mechanical GSE throughout the product life cycle.

• Experience working with multi-functional teams including maintenance and sustaining operations.

• Experience developing operational procedures for testing, commissioning, and maintenance of GSE/Tooling.

• Strong organization and project management skills, to track, manage, and prioritize multiple simultaneous assigned tasks.

• Advanced experience using CAD and FEA software (Creo and ANSYS preferred).

• Familiarity with industry codes and standards for GSE (e.g. ASME B30.20/BTH-1, OSHA, AISC-360, ASCE-7, Aluminum Design Manual).

• Familiarity and ability to create mechanical engineering drawings to industry standards such as ASME Y14.5.

• Fundamental understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic mechanical systems.

• Experience designing and analyzing steel and aluminum welded structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

• PE license in Civil/Mechanical/Structural.

• Hands-on experience in constructing and/or repairing a range of mechanical components and systems, acquired through personal pursuits and/or professional experience.

• Experience with designing/analyzing aerospace GSE and tooling collaborating with critical flight hardware, such as umbilical systems, for an operating launch vehicle or engine test program.

• Experience with designing and analyzing hydraulic/pneumatic mechanical systems.

• Fundamental understanding of ASME B31.3 for Process Piping standards

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s 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 10,001 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 (CDL drivers only), 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 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here

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 Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.