Mechanical Systems Design Engineer III - New Shepard

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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 the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.
As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will provide a wide range of expertise for flight control and mechanical systems of the New Shepard reusable launch vehicle. You will participate in the entire design cycle including system architecture, requirements derivation, conceptual and detailed design, system performance modeling, structural analysis, manufacturing and integration support, development testing, and qualification. You will define component groups (e.g., actuators, mechanisms, valves, manifolds, piping, and sensors) including design, specification, procurement, processing, testing, and discrepancy resolution of specific components. Additionally, you will identify and implement design changes to improve system reliability and reduce operational cost, participate in verification audits of existing components and subsystems, and participate in component and subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis. Finally, you will technically assist other specialists and team members.
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!
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of hydraulic systems design experience including:
  • Selecting, sizing, and designing flow, direction, and pressure control valves including check, proportional, servo, relief, counterbalance, etc.
  • Selecting, sizing, and designing cylinder actuators including double acting, spring extend/retract, double rod, etc.
  • Designing hydraulic systems of moderate complexity with components including valves, actuators, manifolds, accumulators, pumps, reservoirs, sensors, etc.
  • Creating and interpreting Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
  • Performing flow and pressure calculations to size systems and components.
• Experience in 3D CAD programs such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, Pro/E, etc.
• Proficiency in analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Creo, Windchill, and Ansys.
• Familiarity with typical aerospace hydraulic standards and best practices.
• Use of common aerospace structural materials and surface treatments.
• Hands-on experience with machining, building, testing, and maintaining hydraulic components and systems.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience designing and testing mechanisms for deployment, locking, positioning, or similar applications for high-reliability systems.
• Experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Experience with engineering support of field operations.
• Experience with root cause analysis.
• Experience with high voltage systems.

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20 Other site ranges may differ
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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.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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