Mechanical Systems Engineer

Location: Kent, Washington

As part of a small team, you will be responsible for the design, development, and test of space launch vehicle mechanical systems. This is a hands-on position that will involve you in all aspects of design, assembly, testing and flight operations.

Responsibilities:

Design, development and test of ordnance, actuation systems, umbilicals, deployable devices, environmental control/pneumatic systems, crew seats, and abort systems.
Support configuration development and trade studies
Develop system requirements, perform flowdown, and verification
Perform interface definition and control
Create drawings, specifications and other documentation
Oversee fabrication and assembly services; procure components and materials; manage vendor/subcontractor performance
Test planning, conduct, and data review
Estimate schedule and cost
Identify opportunities for improvement in safety, schedule, performance and cost

Qualifications:

Required

Demonstrated experience with two or more of the following areas: thermal/fluid systems (ECS, life support, pressurization, and oxygen generation), actuation systems (electromechanical, hydraulics, etc), escape systems, solids/ordnance/pyrotechnic devices, transparencies/windows, dynamic testing, mechanisms, personal protective equipment, seats, and power systems.
Demonstrated experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles, such as Atlas V, Delta-IV, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), or F-22 Raptor.
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software.
BS degree in engineering and at least 10 years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, or launch vehicle mechanical systems.
U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or otherwise able to review all export-controlled technical information.

Desired

Experience with ProEngineer Wildfire2 or greater.
Knowledge in the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS is preferred).
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes and quality control.

Contact

Recruiting Coordinator
Blue Origin LLC
21218 76th Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-2442
jobs@blueorigin.com