Lunar Operations Mechanical Engineer: Tooling & Build Lead

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to own tooling design end to end and support lander hardware design. You will create 3D models and drawings using Creo and Windchill, apply GD&T, and ensure designs are buildable for flight hardware.

Collaboration spans design, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver tooling and fixtures with proper documentation. You will analyze loads, perform basic stress checks, and update designs based on analyst results, while ensuring materials and processes meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Understanding of materials, thermodynamics, kinematics and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA) and familiarity with FEA/CFD simulation tools.
• Hands-on build experience taking a design through fabrication and test.
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own tooling design end to end: gather needs from production and design; build concepts and trades; carry each tool through review, release, fabrication, proof and first use.
• Support lander hardware design: build models, assemblies and drawings for structural, mechanical, fluids and thermal hardware; build prototypes and update BOMs.
• Produce release-quality CAD: 3D models, assemblies and drawings in Creo, Windchill, with GD&T and tolerance stacks.
• Design for build: select materials, fasteners and processes suitable for shop and flight-hardware; conduct DFx reviews.
• Close the loop with analysis: define loads, perform basic stress analyses, update design based on results.
• Support production and suppliers: resolve NCs, write tooling specs, review vendor designs and accept delivered tools.

Skills

CAD proficiency

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

GD&T

FEM/CFD awareness

Hands-on build

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

Windchill

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to own tooling design end to end and support lander hardware design. You will create 3D models and drawings using Creo and Windchill, apply GD&T, and ensure designs are buildable for flight hardware.

Collaboration spans design, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver tooling and fixtures with proper documentation. You will analyze loads, perform basic stress checks, and update designs based on analyst results, while ensuring materials and processes meet