Senior Mechanical Designer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin envisions millions living and working in space to benefit Earth. The Lunar Permanence team develops landers and transport systems, releasing CAD data for avionics layouts and assemblies.

You will collaborate with subsystem teams to place avionics boxes and ensure designs meet standards while balancing cost and schedule. Minimum qualifications include a CAD associate degree and 4+ years in aerospace; Creo/Windchill and GD&T proficiency are required, with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD design.
• 4+ years in aerospace development.
• Proficiency in Creo Parametric and Windchill.
• Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.
• Experience designing spacecraft avionics parts and assemblies.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design layouts and release CAD data using Creo and PLM tools.
• Apply design techniques to plan, layout and maintain data depicting engineering designs.
• Interface with other vehicle subsystem teams to place avionics boxes.
• Review drawings to ensure alignment with specifications and standards.
• Implement standard methodologies to balance cost, schedule and performance.

Skills

Creo Parametric

Windchill

BOMs/ICMs

GD&T

Large CAD assemblies

Avionics design

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate degree in CAD

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

Model Based Definition

Job description

Application close date:

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

Introduction

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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will assist in the creation, maintenance, and release of avionics part, assembly, and install CAD models for the Transfer Stage Vehicle within the Lunar Permanence Business Unit.

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, assembly, and install models, and releasing data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Applying relevant company (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, layout, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or MBDs).
• Interface with other vehicle subsystem teams to create and place avionics boxes in the vehicle model.
• Reviewing engineering drawing and designs to ensure alignment to established specifications and standards.
• 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 model 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 CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.
• Experience in designing spacecraft avionics parts and assemblies.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 7 years or greater proven experience.
• Experience releasing engineering data sets using Model Based Definition.
• Experience designing for manufacturability.

Base Pay Range for:

• CA applicants is $47.01 - $65.81
• CO applicants is $43.23 - $60.52
• WA applicants is $47.01 - $65.81
• Other site ranges may differ

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 ran