Mechanical Designer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced CAD Engineer to join the Lunar Permanence team in Los Angeles. You will develop the Transfer Stage Vehicle CAD layouts, create detail parts and assemblies, and release data using CAD/PLM tools.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree in CAD & Design and 4+ years in aerospace; proficiency with Creo Parametric, Windchill, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) is required. You will work on large assemblies within a safety‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar.
• 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 assemblies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing design layouts, creating detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs, and releasing data sets using CAD and PLM tools.
• Reviewing engineering drawings to ensure alignment to specifications and standards.
• Supporting engineering teams with mechanical layout and detail design for parts and assemblies.
• Applying company techniques to plan, layout, and maintain data depicting engineering designs.
• Implementing standard methodologies to balance cost, schedule and performance.

Skills

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Mechanical design

Detail drawings

Education

Associate degree in CAD & Design

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

Job description

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 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 Transfer Stage Vehicle 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!

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 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 structural detail parts and assemblies.
• 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.
• 4+ 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