Sr Mechanical/Project Engineer - Integration
AI summary of the role
Dual-role mechanical designer and project engineer responsible for integration, testing, activation, and handoff of ground mechanical systems and GSE for Blue Origin's New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4 rockets at LC-36.
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What you’ll do
- Design and develop large-scale mechanical ground systems, mechanisms, and GSE.
- Serve as primary point of contact for mechanical systems integration, testing, and activation, coordinating with engineers and field technicians.
- Develop and drive integrated schedules for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and activation; identify critical path and resolve schedule conflicts.
- Oversee external fabrication and installation contractors to ensure technical compliance, quality, and schedule adherence.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
- 10+ years experience in design/analysis/construction of large complex mechanical systems (e.g., launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, oil & gas).
- Demonstrated competency in both design and systems integration/activation.
- Experience leading mechanical designs from concept through commissioning.
Technologies
FEA · CAD · ASME Y14.5 · GD&T · ANSYS · PTC Creo · Windchill · PMP
About Blue Origin
Builds reusable rockets, engines, lunar landers, in-space systems, and satellite networks for civil, defense, commercial, and human-spaceflight customers.
Bootstrapped · 5000+ people
Source and classification
Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:
the integration, testing, activation, and handoff of ground mechanical systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). This role requires equal competency in design and cross-functional coordination. You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4! Responsibilities: Design and develop large-scale mechanical ground systems, mechanisms, and GSE. Perform and review FEA and hand-calcs for complex mechanical systems. Serve as primary point of contact for mechanical systems integration, testing, and activation, coordinate directly with engineers and field technicians to sequence work and maintain progress. Develop and drive integrated schedules for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and
More from the job description
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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Sr Mechanical/Project Engineer - Integration As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will serve in a dual capacity, hands-on mechanical designer and primary point of contact for planning, coordinating, and executing the integration, testing, activation, and handoff of ground mechanical systems for Blue Origin’s launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). This role requires equal competency in design and cross-functional coordination. You’ll have the unique opportunity to be part of a great team building the ground mechanical and structural systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) for Blue Origin’s giant rockets, New Glenn and New Glenn 9x4! Responsibilities: Design and develop large-scale mechanical grou [... source excerpt omitted ...] lifecycle. Lead formal handoff of commissioned systems to operations, ensure all documentation, as-built records, and acceptance test results are complete and accepted. Minimum Qualifications (required): Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar disciplines. 10+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/construction of large and complex mechanical systems (e.g. launch vehicle GSE and mechanisms, aerospace tooling, oil & gas mechanical systems, etc). Demonstrated competency in both design and systems integration/activation. Demonstrated hands-on experience managing complex mechanical systems integration, testing, and activation. Expe [... source excerpt omitted ...] em-level test and verification programs in an aerospace or launch site environment. 3+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience. 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
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