Mechanical Designer III - Harnessing - Lunar Permanence

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further our mission, we are building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

About the role

We are looking for a designer to support the development of spacecraft avionics and harness designs. The designer will work directly with engineers to create, maintain, and release CAD data. The position will work directly on the Transfer Stage vehicle within the Lunar Permanence Business Unit. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond Earth.

Responsibilities

• Preparing design layouts, creating detail part, assembly, and installation models, and releasing data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Applying relevant company (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, layout, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or MBDs).
• Interface with other vehicle subsystem teams to route harnessing in the vehicle model.
• Reviewing engineering drawing and designs to ensure alignment to established specifications and standards.
• Implementing engineering and manufacturing standard methodologies to achieve a balanced approach to cost, schedule and performance requirements.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar industry.
• Proficiency in drawing generation and release processes using Creo Parametric and Windchill.
• Knowledge of standard avionics components and harness routing in Creo.
• Knowledge of avionics brackets and secondary support structures.
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies and BOMs.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing design to produce world-class engineered products.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, demonstrating pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years proven experience.
• Experience with Zuken.
• Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with tube and pipe routing in Creo.
• Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)

Pay

• For CA applicants: $39.34 - $55.07 per hour
• For CO applicants: $36.06 - $50.48 per hour
• For WA applicants: $39.34 - $55.07 per hour
• Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

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.