Solar Array Mechanical Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the Role
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will be responsible for the complete life cycle of composite and metallic mechanical and structural components within the solar array and integrated frame, from concept definition through operation in space. You may work on multiple programs at different stages of maturity to support all power generation needs in the Lunar Permanence business unit.
What You'll Do
- Design and analyze mechanical and structural components (composite and metallic) within the solar array and integrated frame
- Participate in requirement development and drive design decisions to meet mission objectives while balancing cost, schedule, and risk
- Utilize current CAD and GD&T best practices for drawing release and analysis
- Collaborate across vehicle teams to ensure thorough and accurate design and documentation of components and assemblies
- Work with suppliers and Blue Origin groups to identify and procure components; manage suppliers to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware
- Create test plans and manage testing and qualification of components; execute tests to plan
- Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management
- Mentor design engineers to ensure sound design principles are applied for structural integrity
- Author and provide sign-off for engineering drawings, engineering change notices, peer reviews, and qualification documentation
- Participate in and perform technical peer reviews and gated reviews (preliminary, critical, and production readiness)
- Work in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject areas
- 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or related industry
- Experience and familiarity with design and structural analysis of composite tubes and panels
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling and product lifecycle management systems
- Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Familiarity with standard fabrication, installation, and quality control techniques for structural and composite components
- Familiarity with aerospace materials and treatments
- Familiarity with the principles, concepts, and methods of systems engineering such as concept development, requirement definition, design solution definition, design reviews, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operations
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while providing technical solutions to complex problems
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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
- M.S. or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject areas
- 7+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or related industry
- In-depth understanding of solar array components and architectures
- Experience with Creo and Windchill PLM
- Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings with Creo
- Experience with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks', Shigley)
- Experience supporting testing and correlating models with test data
- Previous leadership experience providing technical guidance and direction to a team of engineers
- Experience with Agile project management or equivalent methodologies
- Familiarity with aerospace system design requirements such as thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, acoustics, electrical grounding and bonding
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 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), and up to four weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. A standard background check is required for all positions.