Junior CAD Drafter – Ground Support Equipment

BLUE ORIGIN; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

14 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a CAD Drafter I to develop, maintain, and release engineering drawings and 3D models using PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM. You will support mechanical, structural, fluid, and electrical layouts for ground support equipment tied to New Glenn launch operations and manufacturing tooling.

You will be paired with a senior mentor, receive onboarding and tool training, and contribute to safety-focused design practices as part of our Ground Support Development

Qualifications

• Two-year AS degree in CAD, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design Technology, or equivalent certification.
• Foundational experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of designing/drafting for aerospace, automotive, marine, or applicable structures, mechanical systems, fluid systems, or electrical systems.
• Mechanical design and integration skills using 3D parametric modeling software.
• Familiarity with applicable drafting standards (ASME Y14 series).
• Ability to read and interpret general intent of processes, procedures, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detail part and assembly models and drawings using PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM under direct guidance from senior designers.
• Support the development of Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets including 3D annotations, semantic PMI, and combined specification states per ASME Y14.41.
• Assist with mechanical/structural design layouts including steel frameworks, platforms, access structures, and custom machine assemblies.
• Support fluid system design including piping routes, tubing assemblies, and component layouts using Creo Piping extension.
• Contribute to electrical system design including enclosure assemblies, cable tray routing, and panel layouts as the team transitions from AutoCAD Electrical to Creo.
• Prepare design layouts, modify existing designs, and assist in identifying design discrepancies.
• Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure alignment with established specifications, drafting standards, and standard drawing notes.
• Apply company, program, and industry standards (ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41) to all product definition data.
• Support Windchill product structure organization, revision management, and change notice workflows.
• Leverage AI-assisted design tools and automation capabilities to improve productivity and drawing quality.
• Implement engineering and manufacturing standard methodologies to achieve a balanced approach to cost, schedule, and performance.
• Participate in drawing check activities during release reviews under senior oversight.

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

3D parametric modeling

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

AS degree in CAD / drafting technology

Tools

PTC Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

AutoCAD Electrical

Creo Cabling

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a CAD Drafter I to develop, maintain, and release engineering drawings and 3D models using PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM. You will support mechanical, structural, fluid, and electrical layouts for ground support equipment tied to New Glenn launch operations and manufacturing tooling.

You will be paired with a senior mentor, receive onboarding and tool training, and contribute to safety-focused design practices as part of our Ground Support Development