Blue Origin
(COPV) Mechanical Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence, Core Components
Blue Origin, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
(COPV) Mechanical Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence, Core Components
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(COPV) Mechanical Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence, Core Components
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Blue Origin . This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.
Responsibilities
Create architecture and detailed designs.
Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing processes for composites and pressure vessel components.
Develop and execute test plans for COPV qualification and acceptance, including performing tests and analyzing data.
Partner with third‑party vendors for COPV design, manufacturing, and analysis, and manage these relationships.
Support integration of COPVs on the vehicles and collaborate with other engineering disciplines such as propulsion, structures, and manufacturing.
Conduct research and analysis to identify and implement design improvements for COPVs for future vehicle and aircraft applications.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in engineering.
5+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
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.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Excellent written and oral skills.
Experience with structural design of metallic and composite components and assemblies.
Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using ProEngineer Wildfire 4, Creo Parametric, NX, and/or Catia.
Familiarity with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Technical writing experience for reporting requirements, test plans, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
8+ years of experience in aerospace or space.
Experience on aerospace or space development programs.
Pressure vessel design for high pressures.
Experience with metallic and composite design, specifically composite filament winding.
Experience working with and managing vendors in developing COPV architecture for launch vehicles.
Experience with human spaceflight.
Compensation CA applicants: $117,498.00–$164,497.20; CO applicants: $107,707.00–$150,789.45; WA applicants: $117,498.00–$164,497.20.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% match.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year + 14 company‑paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions.
Other benefits vary by role type; please check with recruiter for full list.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and diverse workforce. We provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of protected status.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) or hazardous materials transportation may be subject to additional federal motor carrier safety regulations.
Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.
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(COPV) Mechanical Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence, Core Components
role at
Blue Origin . This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.
Responsibilities
Create architecture and detailed designs.
Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing processes for composites and pressure vessel components.
Develop and execute test plans for COPV qualification and acceptance, including performing tests and analyzing data.
Partner with third‑party vendors for COPV design, manufacturing, and analysis, and manage these relationships.
Support integration of COPVs on the vehicles and collaborate with other engineering disciplines such as propulsion, structures, and manufacturing.
Conduct research and analysis to identify and implement design improvements for COPVs for future vehicle and aircraft applications.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in engineering.
5+ years of experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
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.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Excellent written and oral skills.
Experience with structural design of metallic and composite components and assemblies.
Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using ProEngineer Wildfire 4, Creo Parametric, NX, and/or Catia.
Familiarity with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Technical writing experience for reporting requirements, test plans, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
8+ years of experience in aerospace or space.
Experience on aerospace or space development programs.
Pressure vessel design for high pressures.
Experience with metallic and composite design, specifically composite filament winding.
Experience working with and managing vendors in developing COPV architecture for launch vehicles.
Experience with human spaceflight.
Compensation CA applicants: $117,498.00–$164,497.20; CO applicants: $107,707.00–$150,789.45; WA applicants: $117,498.00–$164,497.20.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% match.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year + 14 company‑paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions.
Other benefits vary by role type; please check with recruiter for full list.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and diverse workforce. We provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of protected status.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) or hazardous materials transportation may be subject to additional federal motor carrier safety regulations.
Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.
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