Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lunar Permanence, Avionics Packaging

Mechanical Design Engineer 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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, specialists, and technical designers, you will support the mechanical design, analysis, test, and review of avionics packaging for a variety of avionics equipment for Lunar missions. As a member of the highly collaborative and fast-paced Lunar Permanence organization, you will engage with personnel from other teams including Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Quality. This senior-level role requires providing leadership, technical expertise, and training for the mechanical team. This opportunity reports to the Core Avionics group inside of the Lunar Permanence business unit, and the person in this role will play a key role in developing Lunar systems that build the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space. We're shaping our future in space, and we're looking for dedicated and inspired people to join us! Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you're excited by providing both near-term and long-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging projects, please apply! Special Mentions: Relocation available Travel expected on an as-needed basis up to 15% of the time 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

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.