MK1 CAD Drafter Sr

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are a 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. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Responsibilities include:

- Translate engineering designs and sketches into detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using Creo/Windchill
- Create and maintain detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
- Develop and update interface control documents (ICDs) under the direction of design engineers
- Perform basic tolerance stack-up checks and drawing reviews to ensure manufacturability and dimensional accuracy
- Support engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) by updating drawings, models, and associated documentation
- Maintain configuration control and version management of CAD models and drawings within Windchill PLM
- Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to resolve drawing discrepancies and fabrication issues
- Support first-article inspection and production by clarifying drawing intent and dimensional requirements
- Ensure drawings comply with company standards, industry codes, and customer requirements
- Assist in creating and maintaining bill of materials (BOMs) for structural assemblies

Qualifications:

- 8+ years of experience creating detailed drawings and models for aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
- Proficiency with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill 10
- Strong understanding of GD&T principles and application (ASME Y14.5)
- Experience creating detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings for metallic and/or composite structures
- Familiarity with fastener callouts, weld symbols, and standard hardware representation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering intent from sketches, models, and verbal direction
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

- Experience with configuration management processes and PLM systems (Windchill preferred)
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes for metallic and composite structures (machining, forming, layup/cure)
- Experience supporting first-article inspection (FAI) and production floor troubleshooting
- Understanding of material call-outs and basic material compatibility considerations
- Experience working in a regulated aerospace environment (AS9100 or similar)

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $47.01 - $65.81

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.

Export Control Regulations

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, 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

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.
- 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 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.