Configuration & Development Engineer III

Blue Origin • Space Coast, WA

15h • Onsite

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 5% of time Interviews will include a technical assessment

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering with 5+ years of aerospace vehicle structures/systems development experience
• Experience managing complex engineering changes across multiple production vehicles
• Proficiency with effectivity and product structure management within CAD and PLM systems
• Experience with system-level trade studies and design optimization
• Strong cross-functional teamwork and communication skills
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and visualization tools
• Knowledge of scheduling and planning principles
• Strong GD&T skills and tolerance stack-up analysis experience
• Experience participating in drawing and design reviews
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Configuration management training (CMII)
• Aerospace design, fabrication, and assembly knowledge
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into design solutions
• Experience with design for cost, manufacturability, and assembly
• Strong competency in PTC Creo and Windchill
• Ability to conduct interference

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of GS1 Vehicle Design by coordinating between subsystems to create optimal structural, mechanical, fluids, and electrical solutions.
• Configuration management, system-level trade studies, change request processing, and managing multiple concurrent vehicle configurations to support material planning.
• Provide design guidance to technical teams.

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.
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level