Blue Origin

Mechanical Designer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin$71K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
  • 2+ years of aerospace development or related industry experience
  • Proficient in Creo Parametric and Windchill for drawing processes.
  • Skilled in GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stacks.
  • Experienced in selecting standard aerospace hardware and components.
  • Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams on material selection and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and update CAD design layouts and assembly drawings using PLM tools.
  • Support engineering teams with mechanical layout and detailed designs.
  • Maintain data on engineering designs, including drawings and datasets.
  • Implement engineering and manufacturing best practices to balance cost and performance requirements.

Benefits

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

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 hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the development of spacecraft fluids, structural, avionics, and harness designs.

You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare/evolve design layouts, create and maintain detail part and assembly drawings using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
  • Support engineering teams in the development with mechanical layout and detail design and drawing for structural, mechanical, fluids and electronic detail parts and assemblies.
  • Apply relevant company (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, layout, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or datasets).
  • Implement engineering and manufacturing standard methodologies to achieve a balanced approach to cost, schedule and performance requirements.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
  • 2+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar industry
  • Proficiency in drawing generation and release processes using Creo Parametric and Windchill.
  • Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
  • Experience selecting standard aerospace hardware, fasteners, bushings, washers, etc.
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
  • Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
  • 4+ years proven experience.
  • Knowledge of standard fluids and avionics components.
  • Knowledge of brackets and secondary support structures.
  • Experience with harness, tube, and pipe routing in Creo.
  • Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)


Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $34.39 - $48.14CO applicants is $31.53 - $44.13WA applicants is $34.39 - $48.14

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.

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.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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