New Glenn Flight Instrumentation Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education Support Program

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Origin, based in Merritt Island, FL, is seeking an entry- to mid-level engineer to join the avionics instrumentation team. You will design rugged electronics enclosures, model in CAD, apply GD&T, and support sensor installations for spaceflight hardware.

This role offers growth into avionics packaging and instrumentation design. You will collaborate with senior engineers, learn Windchill for part and drawing control, and contribute to flight hardware documentation.

Formación

• BS degree in a technical field (Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace).
• Proficiency with a 3D CAD platform gained via coursework or projects.
• Basic drafting standards knowledge or aptitude to learn quickly.
• 5+ years of relevant design/engineering experience, internships count.
• U.S. citizen or eligible status for work in the U.S.

Responsabilidades

• Create/update 2D/3D models and drawings for electronics enclosures and sensors.
• Support LRU and sensor/harness installation drawings and specs.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 with mentor guidance.
• Manage drawing releases and config data in Windchill (PLM).
• Assist with design iterations and trade studies across disciplines.
• Prepare drawing packages for design reviews and documentation.
• Learn aerospace material specs and finishes.
• Communicate progress and blockers to engineers and leads.

Conocimientos

3D CAD proficiency

Drafting standards knowledge

GD&T understanding

Team collaboration

Educación

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

Creo / SolidWorks / NX / CATIA (3D CAD)

Windchill (PLM)

Descripción del empleo

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

Job Description

As part of the avionics instrumentation team, you will support the design and documentation of ruggedized electronics enclosures and sensor installations for spaceflight hardware. Working alongside senior engineers and designers, you will build your skills in 2D/3D modeling, GD&T, and configuration control while contributing directly to flight hardware. This is a strong entry point for a new engineer with solid CAD fundamentals who wants to grow into avionics packaging and instrumentation design.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Create and update 2D and 3D models and drawings for electronics enclosures and sensor packages under the guidance of senior engineers
• Support LRU and sensor/harness installation drawings and specifications
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 with review and mentorship from senior team members
• Process drawing releases, revisions, and configuration data within Windchill (PLM)
• Assist electrical, thermal, and structural engineers with design iterations and trade study documentation
• Support design reviews by preparing drawing packages and technical documentation
• Learn and help apply aerospace materials, finishes, and treatment specifications
• Communicate progress, technical status, and blockers to senior engineers and leads

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• Working proficiency with a 3D CAD platform (Creo, SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar), gained through coursework, internships, or personal projects
• Basic understanding of drafting standards (ASME Y14.5 or equivalent) or demonstrated aptitude to learn quickly
• 5+ years of relevant design/engineering experience (internships and academic project work count)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PTC Creo and Windchill specifically
• Exposure to aerospace materials and finish/treatment specifications
• Familiarity with harness standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, or AS50881)
• Coursework or project experience with GD&T
• Interest or coursework in avionics, instrumentation, or GNC systems

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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