(Early Career) Structural & Mechanical Systems Engineer I - Intern Conversion
Blue Origin - Phoenix, AZ
posted 3 months ago
About the position
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 diverse 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 will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As a Structural & Mechanical Systems Engineer I, you will apply standard engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. You will be involved in the development, release, and support of engineering artifacts across the development cycle to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and operations. Your role will also include implementing operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, and providing technical information. You will research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. Additionally, you will specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. Investigating equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and making recommendations to the maintenance crew will also be part of your responsibilities. Your projects may include many aspects of applied mechanical/structural engineering including design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, testing, operations, and systems engineering. Specific duties will be subject to our business unit objectives, and you will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
Responsibilities
- Apply standard engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
- Develop, release, and support engineering artifacts across the development cycle to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and operations.
- Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations to maintenance crew.
- Work on projects that may include design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures.
- Integrate materials and processes, manufacturing, testing, operations, and systems engineering into projects.
Requirements
- Successfully completed an internship with Blue Origin in 2024.
- Enrolled or recently graduating student attending a college or university.
- Able to start working full-time on or before September of 2025.
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, or similar discipline.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
- Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
- Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for Blue's Mission with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- M.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics.
Benefits
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
