Design engineering - development

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. 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. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will facilitate configuration development and integration of New Glenn’s Upper Stage and Payload Accommodations (GS2PA) for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of GS2PA System Design. You will integrate between sub-systems to define the best design solutions across the vehicle structural, mechanical, fluids and electrical subsystems. You will assist in configuration management and in Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s). You will create and manage multiple vehicle configurations and ensure they support down stream material requirement planning. In this role, you will contribute to initiatives to improve manufacturing rate, decrease nonconformances, improve vehicle design, and support modifications.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Relocation may be providedTravel expected up to 15% of the timeInterviews will include a technical assessmentResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead an integrated product team (IPT) to define configuration baselines for vehicle design changes, modifications, and variants.Own the integrated configuration across structural, mechanical, fluids, and electrical subsystems, ensuring a coherent vehicle-level design solution.Drive development and flow-down of configuration-related requirements and support verification planning for design changes.Lead cross-functional trade studies and impact assessments for proposed configuration changes and design options.Coordinate and communicate configuration and design changes across affected subsystems, resolving conflicts and dependencies.Own configuration management for assigned scope, ensuring accurate baselines, revisions, and traceability in alignment with Blue standards.Lead and review Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) within your area, ensuring completeness, technical accuracy, and configuration integrity.Define and maintain interface configurations between subsystems, including appropriate model-based definitions and control documents.Manage cross-module integration priorities and expectations, driving resolution of configuration and integration issues between engineering teams.Ensure that configuration baselines and documentation support major design reviews and integration milestones.Track and report configuration-related development status, including schedule, risk, and key technical issues for your scope.Ensure manufacturing, assembly, integration test, and concept of operations considerations are incorporated into configuration decisions.Provide technical guidance to integration and test teams to ensure configuration intent is understood and maintained.Champion adherence to configuration management best practices and Blue Origin configuration management standards across the IPT.S. degree in engineering and at least 5+ years of experience in aircraft or spacecraft mechanical design, configuration, and layout engineeringDemonstrated design configuration control experience on recently developed products and equipment used in oil/gas, aircraft, or launch vehicles from early trade studies through final design, and into manufacturing and testStrong interpersonal and teamwork skills and experience working in a highly integrated cross-functional team environmentStrong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software and visualization toolsDemonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and toolsPreferred Qualifications:B.S. degree in engineering and at least 10 years of experience or M.S. degree in engineering and at least 8 year of experienceStrong GD&T skills and experience with large tolerance stack-up analysisExperience using PTC Creo and WindchillParticipated in a recognized configuration management training (CMII)Knowledge of aerospace vehicle fabrication and assembly techniques and related quality control conceptsAbility to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutionsCompensation Range for:WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? 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. 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.Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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