Blue Origin

Technical Designer - CAD II

Blue Origin$70K — $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 similar industry experience.
  • Proficiency with Creo Parametric and Windchill for drawing generation.
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 for tolerance stacks and GD&T analysis.
  • Experience in selecting standard aerospace hardware and fasteners.
  • Background in cross-functional team collaboration for product design development.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare design layouts and maintain detail part and assembly drawings using CAD tools.
  • Support mechanical and structural design development in engineering teams.
  • Plan and maintain engineering design datasets, including installation drawings.
  • Implement manufacturing standard practices to balance cost, schedule, and performance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 5%.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including up to four weeks per year and 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.)


Compensation 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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