Senior Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer Verified today
This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where you will help design and develop rocket engines and propulsion systems that meet Blue Origin's launch vehicle program requirements. You will work as part of a small team of experts on safety, flight and mission critical avionics systems that directly impact the history of space exploration.
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical enclosures for avionics products
- Create, run and evaluate structural, thermal and vibration analysis on avionics enclosures
- Participate in the entire design cycle including conceptual design, structural layout and analysis, electrical layout, mounting, and structural test
- Liaison between structural analysis and avionics design teams
- Lead design team in implementation of analysis best practices
- Support electronics development and trade studies
- Create interface definition, specification, and control documents
- Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, or inspection
- Plan and conduct tests, review and interpret data
- Provide technical guidance for hardware installation
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 7+ years of experience with structural analysis
- Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)
- Excellent understanding of structural analysis and mechanics
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
- Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
- Ability to work effectively in teams
- Ability to be self-directed and balance multiple tasks
- Ability to communicate analysis results effectively
- Experience with ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar high performance hardware
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Creo, Windchill, ANSYS
- Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics
- Familiarity with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods
Compensation
Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45. 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
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.