Mechanism Design Engineer Iii - Deployable Solar Arrays

Blue Origin

Greater Seattle Area, US
Base: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20; bonus/equity: not...
Deployable solar array mechanisms
End-to-end development
Design-build-test cycles
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, and this role supports that mission by developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems

Job Summary

  • At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, and this role supports that mission by developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems.
  • As a Mechanism Design Engineer III, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of deployable solar array mechanisms, balancing tight packaging, mass, and reliability constraints through analysis, prototyping, and environmental testing.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match, and an Education Support Program, along with up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 holidays.

Matching Summary

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, and this role supports that mission by developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems.

Salary

Base: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match, Education Support Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • deployable solar array mechanisms
  • end-to-end development
  • design-build-test cycles
  • mechanical design using 3D modeling
  • GD&T and tolerance stack analysis
  • standard manufacturing processes

Nice-to-have

  • innovation and engineering workflows
  • problem solvers
  • cutting-edge space hardware
  • data-driven design choices
  • cross-disciplinary R&D environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience designing and building mechanical hardware
  • Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
  • Proficiency in CREO
  • Understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Experience with standard manufacturing processes

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

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