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Blue Origin

Technical Designer - CAD II

Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview Technical Designer - CAD II

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Blue Origin

Applications are 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 developing 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 New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will use Computer Aided Design CAD to share in the team’s impact on all aspects of design and manufacture of vehicle structure, mechanisms, and components. You will use CAD to generate models and drawings, propose design alternatives, create interface control documents, and deliver geometry suitable for Finite Element Models FEM. You will incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards. You will perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews. In addition, you will coach, mentor, and technically assist other designers and team members. Our best team members are flexible in constantly evolving environments, thorough, detail oriented and passionate.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

Prepare / evolve design layouts, create and maintain detail part and assembly drawings using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.

Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure alignment to established specifications and standards.

Support engineering teams in the development with mechanical layout and detail design and drawing for structural, mechanical, fluids and electronic detail parts and assemblies.

Application of relevant company (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, lay-out, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or datasets).

Implementation of 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.

2+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar industry

Proficiency in design and integration using Creo Parametric.

Experience in Windchill.

Proficiency in drawing generation, checking, and release processes.

Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

Experience with tube and pipe generation and routing.

Experience selecting standard aerospace hardware, fasteners, bushings, washers, etc.

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

4+ years of experience in aerospace development (launch vehicle or aircraft).

Compensation Compensation Range For WA applicants is $33.39-$46.69

Other site ranges may differ

Culture and Equal 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 workforce. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or requiring a reasonable accommodation, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Do not include personal medical information in your request.

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