Drafter III - Cryocooler Design - Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

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 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. We are actively seeking a level 3 drafter to play a pivotal role in our ambitious Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program, focused on pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. As part of a small, passionate, mission driven, and accomplished team of experts, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, qualify, and integrate ZBO’s cryocooler technology onto launch vehicles and/or payloads. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience designing complex hardware. Additionally, the candidate should be technically ambitious, have grit, and a proven track record of developing processes for new technology. This position is based in Kent, WA.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant, industry experience
• Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, tooling, or launch vehicle structures
• Experience with top-down design methods
• Experience with pressure vessels, tube routing, harness routing, and heat exchangers
• Strong skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill
• Proficient in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5)
• Strong experience in drawing generation, checking, and release processes

Nice To Haves

• Experience selecting standard aerospace hardware (fasteners, bushings, washers, pins, etc)
• Experience in designing pressure vessels, test fixturing, tube routing, tooling, and heat exchangers
• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify CAD models of spacecraft structures, cryocooler system, test fixturing, and pressure vessels in Creo Parametric 6.0 using top-down design methods
• Create and release 2D and MBD drawings of hardware which include GD&T annotations
• Create piping and routing of cryocooler systems
• Create models and drawings of components, joints, and assemblies
• Deliver clean geometry suitable for creating Finite Element Models
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews

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