Mechanical Engineer III - Power Generation and Energy Storage

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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!  

As a Fuel Cell Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the complete life cycle of mechanical components within the integrated fuel cell assembly from concept definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation on the moon. As a part of the Lunar Fuel Cell team, you may work on multiple programs at different stages of maturity to support all fuel cell power system needs in the Lunar business unit. 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical, fluids, thermal, and secondary structure components within a Fuel Cell Balance of Plant (BOP)
• Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents.
• Lead projects to design and manufacture components in-house. Develop new design capabilities within the team to support these efforts.
• Provide manufacturing and production support including optimizing designs for manufacturability
• Work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify and procure components. Manage suppliers to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware.
• Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.
• Generate innovative solutions in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.
• Potential to mentor engineers and perform technical peer reviews.
• Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject areas
• 3+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or automotive industry
• Experience with Creo and Windchill PLM
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), drawing generation, and Model-Based Definition
• Experience designing aerospace primary and/or secondary structure
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methodologies for aerospace vehicles
• Familiarity with aerospace materials and treatments
• Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings with Creo
• 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 regularly providing imaginative and detailed 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Masters of Engineering (M. Eng.)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or automotive industry
• Experience with interpreting and generating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Experience with fluid system hardware including valves, regulators and pumps for gaseous fluid systems
• Experience with thermal system hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
• Familiarity with standard fabrication, installation, and quality control techniques of piping systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
• Familiarity with fuel cell stacks and balance of plant components
• Experience with agile project management
• Experience with performing the structural and fluid design and analysis of piping and tubing systems

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

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