Crew Systems Design Engineer (R39868)

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

 

We are actively looking for a skilled Design Engineer. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will collaborate with the Crew Systems and Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Lunar Transportation teams.  As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will report to the EVA and Crew Systems IPT Lead and provide technical design, CAD, and drawing support for EVA and Crew Systems hardware.  Your skill in the design, modelling, and drawing of safe, reliable, ready to install hardware will be crucial to providing safe and reliable crewed transportation to the Moon the entire product life cycle from research, design development, final flight hardware design, manufacturing, and production. 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.

 

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

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create and modify CAD models of lunar vehicle components in Creo Parametric
• Create Interface Control Models and Interface Control Drawings 
• Deliver geometry to analysis teams in support of structural and thermal analyses
• Release engineering drawings in Windchill  
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards.  
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Aerospace Engineering or other related Engineering field
• 5+ years experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle modeling and drawings 
• 5+ years experience with top-down design methods. 
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill. 
• Proficient in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5). 
• Experience in drawing generation, checking, and release processes. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.   

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience selecting standard aerospace hardware
• Experience modeling and drafting routed systems
• Experience releasing drawings in aerospace application 
• Experience working in a multi-functional team with engineers, designers, analysts to optimize complex designs.

 

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is$120,060—$168,084 USD

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

 

Benefits

Benefits include:  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.

Paid Time Off