Blue Origin

GSE & Tooling Engineer I - Early Career

Blue Origin • $81K — $113K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or relevant field.
  • Graduated within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
  • Basic understanding of design fundamentals and material selection.
  • Basic proficiency in 3D CAD programs, preferably Creo Pro/E.
  • Basic proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials and structural analysis.
  • Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis, preferably ANSYS.
  • Relevant internship/co-op experience demonstrating technical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design tooling and equipment for Blue Engines, Lunar, and New Glenn.
  • Integrate design concepts and principles for various projects in a fast-paced setting.
  • Interpret and apply ASME Y14.5 design and drafting standards for technical documentation.
  • Address technical design challenges across diverse assembly and manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate closely with component designers and engineering teams for optimal project outcomes.
  • Manage projects including vendor selection, fabrication, and commissioning of tooling.
  • Set and maintain schedules and budgets for project completion.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks a year plus 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.

Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary locations:

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.
  • Seattle, WA
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Cape Canaveral, FL


Responsibilities:
  • Design production, development, test, integration, and advanced manufacturing tooling and equipment for the Blue Engines, Lunar, and New Glenn business units.
  • Capable of integrating concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several projects in a fast-paced environment -- projects will vary in size and scale.
  • Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) when creating drawings.
  • Handle a wide range of technical design challenges related to all types of assembly fixtures, material handlers, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines.
  • Close collaboration with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible cradle-to-grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment)
  • Manage projects, including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, proof testing, and commissioning of custom tooling, with support.
  • Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion.


Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a BS Degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering field.
  • Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
  • Basic understanding in the fundamentals of design (requirements identification, material selection, input definition, form factors, interface definition, environmental considerations, etc.)
  • Basic proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred) including drawing creation.
  • Basic proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials.
  • Basic proficiency in structural analysis including Free-body diagrams, hand calculations, etc.
  • Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred).
  • Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset.
  • Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.


Desired:
  • Strong expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) including experience taking products from development design to rate production
  • Familiarity with design of mechanical equipment or systems.
  • Proven understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines such as CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc.
  • Familiarity with industry standards, such as ASME BTH-1, aluminum design manual, and AISC
  • Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, etc.
  • Experience with Creo and Windchill CAD/PDM systems
  • Experience with NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
  • Experience with Analysis packages such as: ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP Pre/Post processing, NASTRAN Solver, NX Advance Simulation, etc.


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

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, 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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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2000

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