CAD Designer III (Thermal) Lunar Permanence

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

We are looking for an expert designer to use their technical expertise leadership skills and dedication to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If youre excited by providing near-term value solving novel problems learning about exciting topics and completing challenging activities please apply!

As part of a hardworking team of specialists technicians and engineers you will be deployed to programs that craft the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the design modelling and drafting of safe reliable ready to install hardware will be crucial to providing safe reliable transportation to the moon!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create CAD models drawings and model-based definitions for passive thermal products. Maintain design quality and data integrity through PLM system actions.
• Perform design and maintenance of passive thermal products by preparing design layouts and drawings modifying existing designs and resolving design discrepancies.
• Flat pattern design and drawings for insulation blankets
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company program and industry standards. Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews.
• Cross discipline collaboration to ensure updates from all stakeholders are incorporated into the design

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years professional experience delivering production-released hardware as a CAD designer/drafter in a high-reliability environment
• Expert-level GD&T per ASME Y14.5 including proven tolerance stack-up analysis and datum scheme development across multi-part assemblies
• Advanced proficiency with a parametric 3D CAD platform (e.g. Creo) and PLM/PDM (e.g. Windchill) including configuration management eBOM creation/maintenance change control and release workflows
• Strong command of model-based definition and drawing standards (ASME Y14.41 Y14.100) with rigorous checking practices and data integrity
• Demonstrated ability to design and document flat-pattern insulation blankets and other sheet goods (seams darts splices edge treatments installation allowances)
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration and leadership: drive design reviews incorporate inputs from thermal mechanical manufacturing and test and close actions to release
• DFM/DFA mindset with familiarity in fabrication of blankets composites sheet metal coatings and adhesives; apply CTE/clearance considerations to ensure fit and function
• Excellent communication skills and ownership of quality from concept through release
• Passion for our mission: millions of people living and working in space

Preferred Experience:

• Aerospace design experience or design experience in a similarly regulated industry.
• Parametric parameter development for product design.
• Creo experience and/or user certification. Windchill experience and/or user certification.
• Expertise in flat pattern design sheet metal and/or composite Creo tools.
• Experience with a PLM or PDM configuration and change control database.
• Expertise in tolerance stack-up and CTE incorporation.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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