Blue Origin

Technical Designer 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 industry experience or similar.
  • Proficient in Creo Parametric and Windchill for drawing generation.
  • Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 standards for GD&T analysis.
  • Experience with large CAD assemblies, BOMs, and skeletons.
  • Competence in designing spacecraft structures and component hardware.
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare CAD design layouts and detail drawings for lunar landers.
  • Review engineering designs for compliance with specifications.
  • Support mechanical layout and design for fluid systems.
  • Apply engineering techniques for layout and data maintenance.
  • Implement manufacturing standards for cost and performance management.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
  • Stock options for regular employees working 20+ hours/week.
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off plus 14 company 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.

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.

The position will work directly on the MK1 Lunar Lander within the Lunar Permanence Business Unit.  Bring you technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.  Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing design layouts, creating detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs, and releasing data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.

  • Reviewing engineering drawing and designs to ensure alignment to established specifications and standards.

  • Supporting engineering teams in the development with mechanical layout and detail design and drawing for fluids detail parts and assemblies including tube routing.

  • Applying relevant company (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, layout, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or datasets).

  • Implementing 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 managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.

  • Experience in designing spacecraft primary structure, secondary structure, and component mounting hardware.  

  • 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 or greater proven experience.

  • Experience releasing engineering data sets using Model Based Definition.

  • Experience with material selection, compatibility, and metallic manufacturing techniques & product forms (composites, sheet metal, machining, etc.)

  • Experience designing for manufacturability.


Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $34.39 - $48.14 CO applicants is $31.53 - $44.13 WA 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.


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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3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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