CAD Drafter III – Ground Support Equipment

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

About The Position

The CAD Drafter III is an established technical expert on Blue Origin’s Ground Support Development Engineering Services CAD Support team. The role provides advanced technical design support for ground systems hardware across mechanical/structural, fluid, and electrical disciplines, supporting New Glenn launch operations, engine and space hardware test stands, transportation and handling equipment, advanced manufacturing tooling, and other ground systems. The Drafter develops, maintains, and submits engineering drawings, systems designs, Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets, and product structures for release in accordance with company, industry, and governmental standards, using PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM. The role owns complex design tasks and subsystems, develops technical plans, authors engineering change requests, and serves as a discipline point of contact. It also contributes to tool and process development and strategic initiatives, supports program schedule and budget planning, and helps improve productivity and design quality through AI-assisted tools, generative design, and automation. The Drafter performs and leads model and drawing reviews and may review others’ work and mentor junior drafters. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum eligibility requirements. The role is subject to Blue Origin’s standard background check; additional checks or requirements may apply to certain job profiles.

Requirements

Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in a technical design role.
Established technical expertise with PTC Creo Parametric or Pro/ENGINEER and Windchill PLM.
Demonstrated experience creating fabrication and installation drawings for complex assemblies.
Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, and Y14.41.
Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings.
Experience with engineering change management processes and PLM workflows.
Knowledge of GD&T application and interpretation.
Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

5–8 years of relevant aerospace or heavy industrial design experience.
Strong experience with Creo Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) for structural steel design.
Strong experience with Creo Piping/ProPiping for fluid system routing and design.
Experience with Creo Cabling or demonstrated ability to transition electrical design from 2D AutoCAD Electrical to a 3D parametric environment.
Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.
Experience implementing Model-Based Definition and creating 3D annotations per ASME Y14.41.
Knowledge of standard piping components, installation and fabrication methods, including pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, and welding.
Knowledge of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems, including valves, regulators, and pumps.
Experience with large assembly management strategies and performance optimization.
Experience leveraging AI tools for design automation, quality checking, or workflow optimization.
Knowledge of precision cleaning processes and levels and stainless-steel passivation.
Understanding of common manufacturing processes, including milling, turning, welding, sheet metal, lifting and rigging, assembly, and inspection.
Launch component Ground Support Equipment (GSE) experience.
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Bentley AutoPipe.

Responsibilities

Own complex design tasks, subsystems, and product definition datasets using PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM.
Develop and maintain advanced Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets and champion MBD adoption and best practices.
Lead mechanical and structural design efforts, including steel frameworks, machine assemblies, lifting and rigging systems, structural weldments, and platform and access designs using Creo AFX.
Lead fluid system design, including piping routes, tubing assemblies, manifold designs, P&ID development support, and component integration using Creo Piping.
Drive electrical system design, including enclosure assemblies, cable tray routing, panel layouts, and cable and harness routing using Creo Cabling; support the transition from AutoCAD Electrical to Creo-based workflows.
Manage and optimize large CAD assemblies using simplified representations, shrinkwrap, family tables, flexible components, top-down design methods, and skeleton models.
Author Engineering Change Requests and generate Windchill Change Notices for release and revision processing.
Develop technical plans for design solutions to complex problems.
Provide input to program teams to support schedule and budget planning.
Use and champion AI-assisted design tools, generative design, and automation workflows to improve productivity and design quality and reduce repetitive tasks.
Perform and lead model and drawing checks and peer reviews during release reviews.
Participate in tool and process development and support strategic initiatives and department-level best practices.
Serve as the discipline point of contact within the team and provide occasional updates to programs and customers.
Review others’ work as required and mentor junior drafters.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on scheduled weekly hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.