Fuel Cell Mechanical Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

About this role

Application close date: 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.

As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the complete life cycle of fluid-handling, thermal, mechanical, and structural components within the integrated fuel cell assembly from concept definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation on the Moon. As part of the Lunar Fuel Cell team, you may work on multiple programs at different stages of maturity to support all fuel cell power system needs in the Lunar Permanence business unit.   

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: • Design and analyze fluid-handling, thermal, mechanical, and secondary structure components within the integrated fuel cell assembly. 

• Define requirements and drive design decisions to meet mission objectives and satisfy requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and risk. 

• Utilize current CAD practices and tools, including structural, thermal, and CFD analyses. 

• Collaborate with other vehicle subsystems to ensure thorough and accurate documentation of components and assemblies. 

• Work with suppliers and Blue Origin groups to identify and procure components. Manage suppliers to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware. 

• Create test plans and manage testing and qualification of components; execute tests to plan.

• Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management. 

• Work in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.  

• Write cogent and succinct technical memos and devise innovative, intuitive, and delightful ways to visualize quantitative information. 

• Mentor engineers and perform technical peer reviews.

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical field 

• 3+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or related industry 

• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and product lifecycle management systems 

• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) 

• Experience interpreting and generating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) 

• Experience performing the structural, thermal, and fluid design and analysis of piping and tubing systems 

• Knowledge of fluid system hardware including valves, regulators, and pumps for gaseous fluid systems 

• Knowledge of thermal system hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters 

• Familiarity with standard fabrication, installation, and quality control techniques for piping systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.) 

• Familiarity with aerospace materials and treatments 

• Familiarity with the principles, concepts, and methods of systems engineering such as concept development, requirement definition, design solution definition, design reviews, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operations

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed technical solutions to complex problems

• ​ Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills 

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications • Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

• 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or related industry 

• In-depth understanding of fuel cell stacks and balance of plant components 

• Experience with Creo and Windchill PLM

• Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings with Creo 

• Experience designing ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar high-performance hardware 

• Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics (hand calcs, NASGRO, VCCT, etc.) 

• Experience with aerospace industry standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Marks’, Shigley) 

• Experience with Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation 

• Experience with Agile project management or equivalent methodologies 

  Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 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.

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