Docking Mechanisms Engineer III - Lunar Permanence Verified today

Role Overview

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, developing Blue Moon landers and related products. You will work directly with NASA and National Team Partners on the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program, playing a key role in returning humans to the Moon and extending human presence permanently beyond Earth.

You will report to the Docking Mechanisms Subsystem inside the Lunar Permanence business unit and join a growing team of design engineers deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop safety-critical mechanical components and systems for pressurized docking mechanisms
• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight hardware, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification
• Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware
• Participate in subsystem-level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
• Design and produce non-flight, proof-of-concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects
• Participate in small, agile teams to adapt to frequently shifting priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience designing aerospace or equivalent mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles
• Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools (CREO preferred)
• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification testing
• Proficient in technical writing, communicating sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft docking systems design, analysis, test, qualification, and production
• Familiarity with docking system standards such as International Docking System Standard (IDSS) and Gateway Docking System Standard (GDSS)
• Knowledge of aerospace mechanisms design practices and standards including applicable NASA specifications such as NASA-STD-5017
• Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks
• Fluency in mechanisms avionics interfaces and control logic
• Background in mechanical finite element analysis statics and dynamics
• Experience with thermal design of spacecraft structures and mechanisms

Compensation and Location

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Background check required for all positions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Performance bonuses (eligibility and amounts not guaranteed)