Aerospace Systems Engineer III

2w2 weeks ago

Blue Origin

Washington, US · Full-time · $117,498 – $164,497

About this role

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. This role is part of the New Shepard program, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line. You will deliver Avionics hardware systems as part of a multidisciplinary team of Avionics engineers.

You will be integrated with the rocket program and technical leads to drive requirements definition, modeling, analysis, design, test, and production release of on-vehicle launch components and sub-systems. This hands-on position involves all aspects of engineering, design, fabrication, installation, test, and operations support. Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality toward safe human spaceflight.

Effectively engage with personnel from other teams including Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Quality. Participate in agile project management with Jira tickets, daily standups, and sprint meetings. Note that Blue Origin is a dog-friendly workplace.

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports lowering the cost of access to space.

Requirements

Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
5+ years of recent experience designing high reliability mechanical assemblies
Proven Mechanical design skills using 3-D CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering structural design and analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks’ Standard Handbook, Shigley)
Proficiency with ANSYS Mechanical or equivalent finite element analysis applications
Competency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and standard drawing practices in ASME Y14.100

Responsibilities

Create and modify 3D models in Creo of mechanical Avionics components, assemblies, and installations
Initiate and track engineering releases through Windchill
Create and track progress via Jira tickets, engaging in agile project management and participating in daily standups and sprint meetings
Perform design, material, and component trade studies and risk assessments
Author and review technical documents including drawings, analysis reports, and procedures
Conduct and participate in design and readiness reviews
Plan and conduct engineering validation tests as necessary
Review and interpret test results and data