CAD Technical Designer / Drafter - Lunar Cargo Lander

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

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. This individual will use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. This opportunity will support the Heavy Cargo Lander inside of the Lunar Permanence business unit. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you’ll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in CAD modelling of spacecraft structures and mechanisms as well as your ability to deliver safe, reliable, ready to install hardware that meets requirements, while doing so within the allocated cost and schedule requirements, will lead to a rewarding career with Blue Origin. 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!

Requirements

• 7+ years professional experience as a CAD designer/drafter
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g. Creo) and PLM/PDM (e.g. Windchill), including configuration management, eBOM creation/maintenance, change control, and release workflows.
• Advanced proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5, including tolerance stack-up and datum scheme development across multi-part assemblies
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Experience with implementing DFM/DFA principles in designs
• Understanding of top-down and bottom-up design practices
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration and leadership: incorporating inputs from thermal, mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, and testing.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace mechanisms, deployment systems, or spacecraft hardware
• Familiarity with cost-driven design and production-scale manufacturing
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, tube structures, and automated fabrication processes
• Track record of taking designs from concept through production
• Experience with rapid prototyping to inform design early
• Parametric parameter development for product design
• Creo experience and Windchill experience
• Expertise in tolerance analysis and CTE incorporation
• Understanding of materials and coating selection and properties

Responsibilities

• Create CAD models, drawings, and model-based definitions for Solar Array components and assemblies
• Prepare design layouts and resolve design discrepancies for mechanisms, structures, and electrical wiring
• Establish and maintain CAD product structures
• Create detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings with GD&T for production and procurement.
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews
• Perform tolerance analysis to ensure proper fit and function
• Support development builds from concept to completion
• Optimize designs for automated manufacturing, cost reduction, and scalable production
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, and Automation engineers on DFM decisions

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed