Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Avionics Mechanical Packaging - TeraWave

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!  

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

As part of the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team, you will be responsible for driving requirements, design, analysis, test, and critical review of avionics enclosures and assemblies which house electronic components. This senior level role requires leadership, expertise, and training for the mechanical team. You will play a key role in developing the TeraWave Satellite system from concept through formal qualification and verification including integration and flight support activities. 

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided 
• Travel not typically expected, but on an as-needed basis up to 15% 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment  
• Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical avionics  
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture 
• Collaborate with the electrical engineering team to incorporate printed circuit board and interconnect systems, including thermal and structural analyses of these components  
• Lead design trade studies 
• Design avionics enclosure solutions for performance and high reliability in harsh environments  
• Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents 
• Create 3D CAD models and assemblies, part and assembly drawings, installation drawings, and other required technical documentation 
• Build and evaluate prototype assemblies 
• Create assembly aids and test fixtures 
• Collaborate on and document team mechanical best practices 
• Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews 
• Create and deliver presentations, proposals, and training material on technical subjects  
• Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds 
• Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection  
• Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including dispositioning material defects 
• Manage revisions of the product design configurations through the product lifecycle 
• Mentor and train junior engineers 
• Review and approve designs and documentation created by other team members 

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering  
• 10+ years of recent experience designing ruggedized electronic enclosures or similar high-performance / high reliability hardware  
• Skilled with static structural, modal, random vibration, and thermal analysis 
• Skilled with 3D CAD modeling programs (Creo preferred)  
• Skilled with FEA tools (Ansys preferred)  
• Experience with Steinberg or Engelmeier solder fatigue  
• Skilled with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)  
• Ability to be self-directed and balance several projects at one time  
• History of communicating design concepts and analysis results effectively  
• Experience with environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal cycle 
• Experience performing failure analysis and establishing root cause / corrective action 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with one or more of the following packaging disciplines: avionics, power regulators and distributors, batteries, optics, sensors, motor controllers, RF radios and amplifiers, displays, controls, antennas, and navigation instrumentation. 
• Experience with aerospace, launch vehicle, or spacecraft avionics systems 
• Experience with recent versions of Creo, Windchill, Ansys Mechanical 
• Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics 
• Experience with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks’, Shigley, Steinberg, Roark’s)  
• Experience with additional environmental testing including EMI/RFI, TVAC 
• Experience training and mentoring junior level engineers 
• Experience directing the activities of other engineers 
• Hands-on, practical mechanical abilities 
• History of demonstrating autonomous project leadership 
• Technical authority has been recognized by the larger organization 
• Flexibility and openness to tackling varied assignments and learning new skills 
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships 

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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.

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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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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.

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