Engineer - GSE & Tooling II (Fixed Term)

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$99,201 - $138,880

About The Position

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, Blue Origin’s reusable, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, the Engineer designs test equipment, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and other hardware for spaceflight systems. The position creates CAD models and drawings of parts, assemblies, and test configurations, and supports file management through the Windchill lifecycle application. It also leads the overall test-tooling configuration and associated GSE design and build efforts for assigned test campaigns. This is a 12-month fixed-term role, with potential extension up to two years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 2 years of experience developing models and assemblies and creating drawings.
Experience designing vibration fixtures and performing modal analysis.
Experience designing fixtures for high pressures and wide temperature ranges.
Experience with GSE, fixtures, tooling, and/or structures for automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch-vehicle applications.
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Creo Parametric/ProE and Windchill or equivalent.
Experience creating assembly and installation models and drawings.
Familiarity with mechanical joint and weldment design and component integration.
Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Experience with drawing generation, checking, and lifecycle/release processes.
Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complicated assemblies and coordinate design and assembly details across multiple stakeholders.
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

Experience with test and/or test-fixture/tooling assemblies.
Experience supporting large-scale GSE assembly and integration.
Experience supporting GSE fabrication instructions.
Experience with fluids or cryogenic tooling design.

Responsibilities

Design, create, and modify 3D models and drawings of test equipment, fixtures, GSE, tooling, and facilities.
Create and modify test-configuration assemblies and develop associated bills of materials and drawings.
Create or split conceptual structural models into components, joints, and assemblies.
Apply drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards.
Perform model and drawing checks during release reviews.
Assist in developing requirements and statements of work, and provide technical oversight of GSE vendors.
Provide technical recommendations on tooling and equipment design.
Maintain and report activity schedules and technical status as needed.
Support test engineers in test planning and answer questions about test setup and load applications for test load cases from a fixturing perspective.
Manage and lead the test-tooling configuration and associated GSE design and build efforts for assigned test campaigns.
Create CAD models and drawings of tools, equipment, parts, assemblies, and test configurations, and facilitate proper format and file management in Windchill.

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 weekly scheduled 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; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.