Prototype Engineer - SWORD

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in New York State is seeking a senior professional to lead hands-on CNC machining for aerospace hardware. You will collaborate with engineering to prototype, manufacture, and iterate complex parts, while guiding design for manufacturing and tooling decisions.

The role demands 8+ years in a CNC environment, strong communication, and proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative team. On-site roles at Blue Origin Operations emphasize safety and precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years in CNC machining manufacturing environment for complex products, such as aerostructure, space systems, aerospace, life support systems.
• Demonstrated success in Product Development.
• Demonstrated success in constantly evolving environment.
• Able to take on challenges with incomplete information and pivot to drive progress.
• Work well in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams during design and development of hardware.
• Champion the prototyping process with internal customers, including challenging requirements and managing manufacturing plans for development hardware.
• Manufacture and evaluate hardware prototypes over several iterations in collaboration with design teams and machinists.
• Hands-on contribution to manufacturing and development efforts, as required.
• Utilize CNC & manual equipment to support product development efforts, as required.
• Provide guidance on design for manufacturing, CNC machining techniques, tool selection, work‑holding, and equipment.
• Implementing new capabilities to support critical schedules.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Define and support repair and rework activities.
• Design tooling and fixturing for ease of manufacturing.
• Engineer and fabricate solutions, as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Engineering fundamentals

GD&T knowledge

Team collaboration

Manufacturing design

Machining experience

Education

BSc in engineering

Tools

CAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Issue Tracking

Job description

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 is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This is a hands‑on role which requires strong communication, engineering fundamentals, and the ability to make products.

Responsibilities may include:

• Collaborate with engineering teams during design and development of hardware.
• Champion the prototyping process with internal customers, including challenging requirements and managing manufacturing plans for development hardware.
• Manufacture and evaluate hardware prototypes over several iterations in collaboration with design teams and machinists.
• Hands-on contribution to manufacturing and development efforts, as required.
• Utilize CNC & manual equipment to support product development efforts, as required.
• Provide guidance on design for manufacturing, CNC machining techniques, tool selection, work‑holding, and equipment.
• Implementing new capabilities to support critical schedules.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Define and support repair and rework activities.
• Design tooling and fixturing for ease of manufacturing.
• Engineer and fabricate solutions, as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years in CNC machining manufacturing environment for complex products, such as aerostructure, space systems, aerospace, life support systems.
• Demonstrated success in Product Development.
• Demonstrated success in constantly evolving environment.
• Able to take on challenges with incomplete information and pivot to drive progress.
• Work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Eager to jump in and manufacture as the need arises.
• Consistent track record of manufacturing experience directly related to part machining.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Highly customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of skills across large geographic distances.
• Proficient in CAD Must be physically able to: Support manufacturing and fabrication floor activities. Climb stairs and work in small areas. Lift and carry 40 lbs.

Desired:

• Experience in rapid development environment.
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing facility preferred.
• Tooling and fixture design experience.
• Hands‑on machining experience and/or CNC programming familiarity.
• Broad experience in manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non‑destructive testing, leak testing, fabrication, machining, etc.
• Experience with Siemens NX (Designcenter).
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and Opcenter Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements?

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:

• 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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