Lead Mechanical Engineer - Battery

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

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

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This role supports the development and operations of a common battery for use by multiple Blue Origin business units, including New Glenn and Lunar.

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 multiple missions. 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 include but are not limited to:

• As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you are responsible for the mechanical aspects of the battery 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.
• Use structural and thermal analyses, as well as Thermal Runaway (TR) Passive Propagation Resistance (PPR) testing, to inform battery design decisions.
• 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

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of direct experience in battery development; 3+ year in space applications desired
• Direct experience with Battery Mechanical Design, Test, and Manufacturing (or similar electrical power equipment); familiarity with lithium-ion batteries, TR PPR design approaches, and battery test methods.
• Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings, including GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack up analyses.
• 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.
• Experience providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and inclusion.
• Highly organized teammate with excellent technical written and verbal skills.
• 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

• M.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Experience using structural and thermal analysis, as well as TR PPR testing, to guide designs.
• Experience in development of launch vehicles.
• Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems.
• Experience with DOORS, CREO, Windchill, ANSYS, Thermal Desktop.

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

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 (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• 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

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.

• 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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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