Mechanical Designer III – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,194 - 75,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Los Angeles is seeking a CAD Specialist to assist in creating and maintaining avionics models for the Lunar Transportation system. You will work with a team to produce high-quality engineering designs supporting human missions to the Moon.

The role requires an associate degree in drafting, significant CAD experience, and a collaborative mindset. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar industry.
• Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing design layouts, detail part and assembly models using CAD tools.
• Interface with vehicle subsystem teams to create avionics boxes in the model.
• Review engineering drawings for compliance with specifications.

Skills

Model generation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

Job description

About the Role

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

• 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.

Compensation

CA applicants: $39.34 - $55.07
CO applicants: $36.06 - $50.48
WA applicants: $39.34 - $55.07
Other site ranges may differ.

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.

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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