Mechanisms Design Engineer II - Deployable Solar Arrays

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

3D Modeling, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Assembly Drawings, Best Practices, CDL Driver's License, Component Assembly, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Design for Assembly (DFA), Disability Accommodations, Dynamic Analysis, Electricity, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finite Element Analysis, Functional Testing, Genetics, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Legal, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Moving, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, PTC Creo, Problem Solving Skills, Prototyping, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Road Tests, Solar Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Analysis, Technical Analysis, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Tolerance Analysis, Trade Studies, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of the mechanical systems that will power Blue Origin's future in space. In this role as a Mechanisms Design Engineer on our Deployable Solar Array team, you will design, build, and test next-generation deployable structures, taking hardware from concept to flight. Your responsibilities will include the design of specific components and subsystems, performing detailed analysis, and participating in hands-on testing. You will apply your engineering knowledge to solve complex challenges related to packaging, deployment, mass, and reliability in the harsh environment of space.

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:

Design and develop components and subsystems for deployable space solar array mechanisms, from concept through detailed design and manufacturing.
Execute the full design cycle for your hardware, including contributing to trade studies, performing detailed design in CREO, and generating component and assembly drawings.
Own and perform detailed analysis for mechanism systems, including kinematic studies, component sizing, and tolerance stack-ups.
Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles to create efficient and producible hardware.
Build and test hands-on prototypes to mature designs and retire risk on fast-moving research and development projects.
Develop test plans and support the execution of hardware qualification tests, including functional and environmental testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (structural, thermal, electrical, and manufacturing) to ensure your designs are fully integrated and meet all system-level requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Aerospace engineering preferred).
2-5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design and hardware development.
Demonstrated experience designing and building mechanical hardware from blank sheet design.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (CREO preferred).
Experience applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stack analysis.
Experience with standard manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly) and working with suppliers.
Strong problem-solving skills and a drive to learn and take on new challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
Experience with deployable structures, such as solar arrays, booms, or antennas.
Familiarity with aerospace mechanism design best practices (e.g., NASA-STD-5017).
Familiarity with designing hardware for space or other harsh environments (vacuum, radiation, thermal extremes).
Experience with material selection for space applications, including coatings and lubricants.
Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools for static and dynamic structural analysis.
Hands-on experience with environmental testing (vibe, thermal, vacuum) and data acquisition systems.

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

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.

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

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 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.

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