Configuration & Development Engineer III

Blue Origin
North Merritt Island, United States of America
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 169K

Job location

North Merritt Island, United States of America

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design
Biometrics
Configuration Management
Data Visualization
Systems Development Life Cycle
Windchill
Creo

Job description

You will contribute to all aspects of GS1 Vehicle Design by coordinating between subsystems to create optimal structural, mechanical, fluids, and electrical solutions. Your responsibilities include configuration management, system-level trade studies, change request processing, and managing multiple concurrent vehicle configurations to support material planning., 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.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • 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

Requirements

This mid-level position offers growth toward Senior and Lead engineering roles. We seek candidates who combine technical expertise with leadership potential and a commitment to safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is essential!, * B.S. in engineering with 5+ years of aerospace vehicle structures/systems development experience

  • Experience managing complex engineering changes across multiple production vehicles
  • Proficiency with effectivity and product structure management within CAD and PLM systems
  • Experience with system-level trade studies and design optimization
  • Strong cross-functional teamwork and communication skills
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software and visualization tools
  • Knowledge of scheduling and planning principles
  • Strong GD&T skills and tolerance stack-up analysis experience
  • Experience participating in drawing and design reviews, * Configuration management training (CMII)
  • Aerospace design, fabrication, and assembly knowledge
  • Ability to translate high-level requirements into design solutions
  • Experience with design for cost, manufacturability, and assembly
  • Experience providing design guidance to technical teams
  • Strong competency in PTC Creo and Windchill
  • Ability to conduct interference

Benefits & conditions

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), * 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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About the company

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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 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. 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.

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