Senior Mechatronics 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. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, supporting Manufacturing and Supply Chain across all Blue Origin facilities.
About the role
Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. We are looking for outstanding, highly motivated, solutions developers who love listening to customers, working as a team, and proactively taking the lead. Our mission is to innovate and build scalable and robust hardware and software solutions in the manufacturing environment to drive the delivery of Blue Origin rockets and systems.
Relocation provided. Some travel may be required. Interviews will include a technical assessment. Multiple positions available.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical design, hardware development, and visualization using 3D CAD
- Create, interpret, and review mechanical drawings
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including requirements intake, design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing support
- Develop hardware design and process flow for innovative automated equipment and tooling in both simulated and real-world settings
- Design custom automation equipment, including robotic end-of-arm tools, material handling equipment, structural components, cell/system layout, safety guarding, and enclosures
- Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment and perform root cause analysis for continuous process improvements
- Project and vendor/supplier management
- Support initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation
- Integrate mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and related components into unified systems
- Improve existing systems for optimal performance and reliability
- Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and process simulations
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system requirements are met
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with 'from scratch' design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of automated tooling or equipment
- 10+ years of experience utilizing CAD with advanced understanding of and demonstrated ability to implement GD&T on 2D drawings
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong engineering fundamentals
- Hands-on problem-solving abilities and skills for design and process simplification
- Ability to communicate clearly and with humility to partners
- High-level attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in all engineering tasks
- Understanding of control systems, robotics, and automated industrial equipment, machines, and processes
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Experience in manufacturing and/or integration of automated equipment (preferably with an automation systems integrator)
- Experience with ANSYS or similar engineering simulation software for structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), or other multiphysics simulations
- Exposure to controls and automation software
- Design and modification of PLC, CNC, and Robot programs
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical drawings
- Mechanical design for process control systems (e.g., Welding, Machining, Drilling, Surface Finishing, Forming, Material Handling, NDT, Metrology, Machine Vision)
- Experience with industrial automation solutions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses based on individual contributions and company results
Pay
Base pay range for WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55. Other site ranges may differ.