Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the role
You are a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on the Crew Systems product team within Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products.
You will develop the design for Crew Systems products on the MK2 Crew Lander, working alongside Responsible Engineers. Your core responsibilities are:
- Create and manage CAD models, 2D drawings, and model-based definition (MBD) files for parts and assemblies
- Develop and design secondary structure and fluid panel assemblies
- Build and maintain 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
- Define GD&T schemes for components and assemblies and iterate on build plans with manufacturing engineers
- Support configuration development and trade studies with Responsible Engineers and stakeholders from Structures, Thermal, ECLS, and related disciplines
- Provide drafting reviews for drawing packages for other crew systems hardware
- Work with vertically integrated teams on materials and manufacturing processes to produce aerospace hardware
- Coach, mentor, and technically assist junior engineers
- Identify opportunities for safety improvements, mass reductions, and operational cost savings
- Work alongside management to develop processes and standards for CAD and drawings
What we need
Minimum qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical subject area
- 8+ years of technical experience in design and development of mechanical, structural, or fluids systems
- Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software. CREO/Windchill experience required.
- Expertise in creating 2D drawings and/or MBD for components and assemblies
- Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance standards, including application in tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience with Design for X principles for manufacturability and cost
- Experience with material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques
- Experience or familiarity with first-order structural analysis for initial sizing
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to interface with external parties including government and commercial entities
- Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with CREO Piping Tools
- Familiarity with aPriori for design for manufacturing analyses
- Experience in design and analysis of human-interfacing hardware, preferably spacecraft, in-space stages, or landers
- Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles using hand calculations and finite element analysis
- Understanding of material and design considerations in an elevated oxygen environment
- Experience with full product lifecycle of design, test, and production
Compensation and benefits
Base pay range (location dependent)
- Colorado applicants: $133,500.00 to $186,898.95
- Washington applicants: $145,188.00 to $203,263.20
- Other site ranges may differ
Benefits include
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses and additional benefits based on role type and job level at company discretion
Background check and requirements
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Depending on the specific role, you may be subject to additional background checks including DBIDS if the role requires access to military installations.