GSE & Tooling Engineer III

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. We are a strong team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

As part of a hardworking team of cross-functional specialists and engineers, you will work with test engineers to design test equipment, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and other hardware for various spaceflight and test systems. You will create CAD models of tools and equipment, create assembly drawings of test configurations, create drawings, and facilitate proper format and file management in the Windchill life cycle application.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed design of test GSE, tooling, and fixtures
• Develop/create test assembly and test setup models
• Produce/review drawing packages for fabrication and assembly of test tooling and fixture designs
• Develop and approve design specifications and statements of work for development of test GSE
• 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 of safety and collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong ability to work independently on specific tasks and projects while supporting and coordinating with a larger team

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%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.