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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was crafted from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts, you will be integral in the development, qualification, and production of battery hardware products in support of New Glenn mission. Your primary technical responsibility is for the mechanical design of the battery module, pack components, system integration with other multi-functional teams. You will also be responsible for component, module, and subsystem level validation as well as introducing the design to volume production.

We are looking for someone to apply their deep technical expertise, natural leadership and interpersonal skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the aggressive missions at Blue Origin. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• As the Battery Mechanical Engineer, you are responsible for the mechanical aspects of the product design, development, qualification, and hardware production. You will:
• Develop and maintain a full system design and its associated documentation (CAD, drawings, ICDs, BOMs, etc.)
• Develop mechanical components for the battery system, including modules, pack assemblies, interconnects, electrical components, structural components, and enclosures from concept, through qualification, and into production.
• Develop production processes for module build, through pack assembly, and end of line acceptance testing.
• Work closely with the program and manufacturing management team through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware.
• Support the development of the Automated Test Equipment for acceptance and qualification testing.
• Support the successful qualification of the hardware.
• Support integration into the vehicle and assist in solving and vehicle integration.
• 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:

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of direct experience in battery development, 3+ year in space applications desired
• Direct experience with Battery Mechanical Design, Test, and Manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion batteries and battery test methods.
• Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stack ups.
• Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for aerospace systems.
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical assembly product lifecycle
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Highly organized teammate with excellent technical interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience in development of launch vehicles
• Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems
• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle
• Experience with Primavera (P6), DOORS, CREO, Windchill

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $128,430.00-$179,802.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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