CAD Designer III - New Glenn
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
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.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
As part of a hardworking team of Designers you will:
- Perform design and maintenance of structural product definition by preparing design layouts and drawings, modifying existing designs and resolving design discrepancies.
- Coordinate fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new or modified systems at any Blue Origin site.
- Build models and drawings of designs.
- Provide guidance on schedule and technical requirements to internal customers.
- Apply company and industry (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, lay-out, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or datasets).
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar industry
- Proficiency in design and integration using Creo Parametric
- Proficiency in drawing generation, checking, and release processes
- Experience in Windchill
- Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
- Experience selecting standard aerospace hardware, fasteners, bushings, washers
- 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
- Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 8+ years or experience in aerospace development (launch vehicle or aircraft)
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $39.34 - $55.07Don’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.
Description
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar industry
- Proficiency in design and integration using Creo Parametric
- Proficiency in drawing generation, checking, and release processes
- Experience in Windchill
- Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
- Experience selecting standard aerospace hardware, fasteners, bushings, washers
- 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
- Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Where is this CAD Designer III - New Glenn role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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