Blue Origin

GSE & Tooling Engineer III

Blue Origin$121K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree or higher in mechanical, structural, or relevant engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience in designing ground support equipment (GSE) for launch or aircraft vehicles
  • Strong skills in mechanical design and 3-D CAD software integration
  • Familiarity with ASME standards such as Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41
  • Experience collaborating with vendors during design and fabrication phases
  • Ability to maintain professional relationships and foster a positive culture
  • Continuous improvement mindset to optimize processes and designs

Responsibilities

  • Develop conceptual and detailed designs of test GSE, tooling, and fixtures
  • Create test assembly models and configurations
  • Produce and review drawing packages for tooling fabrication and assembly
  • Develop design specifications and statements of work for GSE development
  • Evaluate designs and analyses from other engineers and vendors
  • Assist in fabricating, installing, and commissioning tools and equipment
  • Provide technical guidance to test personnel regarding tooling usage

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short-term/long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Stock options available for all regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off plus 14 paid holidays
  • Education Support Program for employee development
Full Job Description

Application close date:

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

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

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 part of a hardworking team of cross-functional specialists and engineers, you will work with test engineers to design test equipment, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and other hardware for various spaceflight and test systems. You will create CAD models of tools and equipment, create assembly drawings of test configurations, create drawings, and facilitate proper format and file management in the Windchill life cycle application.

You will support Test and GSE Leads by carrying out design and CAD activities in accordance with Blue Origin and national consensus standards and complete tasks including:

  • Develop conceptual and detailed design of test GSE, tooling and fixtures
  • Develop/create test assembly and test setup models
  • Produce/review drawing packages for fabrication and assembly of test tooling and fixture designs
  • Develop and approve design specifications and statements of work for development of test GSE.
  • Evaluate and approve designs and analysis performed by other engineers and vendors
  • Assist in fabrication, installation, verification and checkout, and commissioning of tools and equipment
  • Participate in tooling cost estimates, vendor evaluation and selection, and cost reduction activities
  • Provide technical guidance and support in the implementation and use of tooling by test personnel
  • Provide other emergent tooling and engineering support to test personnel as necessary
  • Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status


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!


Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree or higher in mechanical, structural, or other relevant engineering field
  • 5+ years’ experience in the design of GSE for production, manufacturing, and/or testing of launch or aircraft vehicles and associated support systems.
  • Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
  • Familiar with applicable ASME standards, such as ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41
  • Experience with vendors or contractors during the design, fabrication, and installation phases of the tooling and equipment design process
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture.
  • A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
  • Strong ability to work independently on specific tasks and projects while supporting and coordinating with a larger team

Base Pay Range for:

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.

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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys 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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