Technical Design Engineer III - New Glenn Stage 2

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. As a technical design engineer working closely with a team of engineers, you will be supporting the design, analysis, development and testing of primary and secondary structures for the New Glenn second stage. You will share the team’s impact on all aspects of the product lifecycle, develop conceptual designs, participate in our design review process, conduct trade studies, fabricate hardware, and execute tests. Under supervision, you will bring your designs to release maturity through detailed design, drafting, and drawing creation. You will be responsible for coordinating design updates, maintaining schedules, and plans, and will collaborate with multi‑functional teams to procure, fabricate, test, and ultimately fly the hardware you have helped craft. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities & Qualifications Design, develop, and test primary and secondary metallic and composite structures Create 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents Support configuration development, run trade studies, and develop concepts Experienced with Creo (Pro/E), CATIA, Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10 Experienced with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) practices Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41 Create and manage product tree structures in CAD Understanding of design fundamentals and material and process practices Provide guidance and on‑site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities Coach, mentor and technically assist others Takes ownership of work and is passionate about the mission Able to keep up in a fast‑paced environment while also maintaining the highest quality Highly organized with excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and collaborate effectively Minimum of 6 years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures Preferred Qualifications Previous professional experience (internship, co‑op, or full‑time) in developmental projects and/or operational environments with safety‑critical hardware Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware Understanding or familiarity with basic engineering disciplines – mechanical, structural, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, etc. Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, OptiStruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer Compensation Range WA applicants: $39.34 - $55.07 per hour. Other site ranges may differ. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short‑term 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. 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