Senior CAD Drafter - Spacecraft Structures (Creo/Windchill)

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled CAD drafter to translate engineering designs into 3D models and detailed drawings for spacecraft structures. You will create part, assembly, and installation drawings following GD&T standards and maintain Windchill PLM documentation.

The role requires strong attention to detail, experience with metallic/composite structures, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and correct BOMs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience creating detailed drawings and models for aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Proficiency with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill 10.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and application (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience creating detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings for metallic and/or composite structures.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering designs and sketches into detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using Creo/Windchill.
• Create and maintain detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Develop and update interface control documents (ICDs) under the direction of design engineers.
• Perform basic tolerance stack-up checks and drawing reviews to ensure manufacturability and dimensional accuracy.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) by updating drawings, models, and associated documentation.
• Maintain configuration control and version management of CAD models and drawings within Windchill PLM.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to resolve drawing discrepancies and fabrication issues.
• Support first-article inspection and production by clarifying drawing intent and dimensional requirements.
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, industry codes, and customer requirements.
• Assist in creating and maintaining bill of materials (BOMs) for structural assemblies.

Skills

Creo/Pro/E

Windchill

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Detail drawing interpretation

Collaboration with cross-functional

Tools

Windchill PLM

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled CAD drafter to translate engineering designs into 3D models and detailed drawings for spacecraft structures. You will create part, assembly, and installation drawings following GD&T standards and maintain Windchill PLM documentation.

The role requires strong attention to detail, experience with metallic/composite structures, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and correct BOMs.