Mechanical Engineer - Design & Analysis (Late Career)
Core
Design, build, and commission custom tooling, fixtures, and machines for rocket hardware manufacturing, assembly, and test operations.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design & Analysis)
Builds
Production tooling, test fixtures, and custom machinery for Blue Origin's engine and launch vehicle programs.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and spaceflight hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design and analysis, FEM and complex structural analysis, CAD modeling and drafting, design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), GD&T and tolerance analysis, knowledge of manufacturing processes (CNC, welding, sheet-metal), project management
Preferred skills
custom machine design (motors, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics), Creo and Windchill, NX and Teamcenter, ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP, NASTRAN
Technologies
Creo, Windchill, NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP, NASTRAN
Responsibilities
Design production and test tooling for Blue Engines and New Glenn; integrate mechanical design principles across varying project scales; create drawings using ASME Y14.5 standards; manage projects including vendor selection and equipment commissioning; collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams to optimize safety, cost, and quality metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC