Senior GSE & Tooling Engineer — Spaceflight Hardware

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 121,023 - 169,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer to design GSE tooling and fixtures for test and production support of launch vehicles. You will create CAD models, develop test setups, and produce drawing packages to guide fabrication and assembly.

Join a cross‑functional team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. The role requires independent work, collaboration with vendors, and adherence to ASME standards and engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in mechanical, structural, or other relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years' experience in the design of GSE for production, manufacturing, and/or testing of launch or aircraft vehicles and associated support systems.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software.
• Familiar with ASME standards (Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41).
• Experience with vendors or contractors during design, fabrication and installation phases.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain professional relationships.
• Continuous improvement mindset; always optimizing.
• Strong ability to work independently while coordinating with a larger team.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed design of test GSE, tooling and fixtures.
• Develop/create test assembly and test setup models.
• Produce/review drawing packages for fabrication and assembly of test tooling and fixture designs.
• Develop and approve design specifications and statements of work for development of test GSE.
• Evaluate and approve designs and analyses by other engineers and vendors.
• Assist in fabrication, installation, verification, checkout, and commissioning of tools and equipment.
• Participate in tooling cost estimates, vendor evaluation, and cost reduction activities.
• Provide technical guidance in tooling implementations for test personnel.
• Provide other tooling and engineering support as necessary.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status.

Skills

GSE design

3-D CAD

ASME standards

Vendor coordination

Independent work

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in mechanical/structural engineering

Tools

3-D CAD software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer to design GSE tooling and fixtures for test and production support of launch vehicles. You will create CAD models, develop test setups, and produce drawing packages to guide fabrication and assembly.

Join a cross‑functional team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. The role requires independent work, collaboration with vendors, and adherence to ASME standards and engineering best practices.