MK1 Technical Designer Senior

Blue Origin•Denver, WA

12h

About The Position

The Senior Technical Designer works directly on the MK1 Lunar Lander within Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The team is building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The role applies technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to quality in support of safe human spaceflight.

Requirements

Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
At least 8 years of experience in aerospace development or a similar industry.
Proficiency in drawing generation and release processes using Creo Parametric and Windchill.
Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Experience managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.
Experience designing spacecraft fluid systems and component mounting hardware.
Experience working on a cross-functional team to select materials and manufacturing processes and develop designs for engineered products.
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, pride in work, and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
Experience releasing engineering data sets using Model Based Definition.
Experience with material selection, material compatibility, and metallic manufacturing techniques and product forms, including composites, sheet metal, and machining.
Experience designing for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

Prepare design layouts, create detail part and assembly drawings or Model Based Definition (MBD) data, and release data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure alignment with established specifications and standards.
Support engineering teams with mechanical layouts, detail design, and drawings for fluid-system detail parts and assemblies, including tube routing.
Apply company design, drafting, and parts techniques to plan, lay out, and maintain engineering design data, including detail, assembly, and installation drawings or data sets.
Implement engineering and manufacturing best practices to balance cost, schedule, and performance requirements.

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, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results.