Drafter - CAD III - Solar Array Design

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

2d•$39 - $55

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will contribute to Blue Origin's Solar Center of Excellence as we develop solar array production capability for spacecraft applications. This effort focuses on establishing scalable manufacturing processes that adapt proven solar technology for the demanding requirements of spaceflight. You will support the design and development of both solar panels and deployment mechanisms, working to optimize production methods while maintaining the reliability standards essential for space systems. Your work will help establish a flexible solar array manufacturing platform that can support multiple current and future Blue Origin programs. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 25% of the time Interviews will include a technical assessment

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.
Advance 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.

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.

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