GSE & Tooling Engineer III

About the role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Responsibilities

• Support test and GSE leads by carrying out design and CAD activities in accordance with Blue Origin and National consensus standards
• Develop conceptual and detailed design of test GSE, tooling and fixtures
• Create assembly drawings of test configurations
• Create drawings and facilitate proper format and file management in the Windchill life cycle application
• Evaluate and approve designs and analysis performed by other engineers and vendors
• Assist in fabrication, installation, verification and checkout, and commissioning of tools and equipment
• Participate in tooling cost estimates, vendor evaluation and selection, and cost reduction activities
• Provide technical guidance and support in the implementation and use of tooling by test personnel
• Provide other emergent tooling and engineering support to test personnel as necessary
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget, and technical status

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in mechanical, structural, or other relevant engineering field
• 5+ years’ experience in the design of GSE for production, manufacturing, and/or testing of launch or aircraft vehicles and associated support systems
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
• Familiar with applicable ASME standards, such as ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41
• Experience with vendors or contractors during the design, fabrication, and installation phases of the tooling and equipment design process
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture
• A continuous improvement mindset