Drafter III - Cryocooler Design - Lunar Permanence

Overview

Blue Origin is developing reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems. This level 3 drafter will play a pivotal role in our Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program, designing and integrating cryocooler technology onto launch vehicles or payloads. The position is based in Kent, WA.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 15 % of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Create and modify CAD models of spacecraft structures, cryocooler system, test fixturing, and pressure vessels in Creo Parametric 6.0 using top‑down design methods
• Create and release 2D and MBD drawings of hardware which include GD&T annotations
• Create piping and routing of cryocooler systems
• Create models and drawings of components, joints, and assemblies
• Deliver clean geometry suitable for creating Finite Element Models
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews

• 5+ years of relevant, industry experience
• Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, tooling, or launch vehicle structures
• Experience with top‑down design methods
• Experience with pressure vessels, tube routing, harness routing, and heat exchangers
• Strong skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill
• Proficient in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5)
• Strong experience in drawing generation, checking, and release processes

• Experience selecting standard aerospace hardware (fasteners, bushings, washers, pins, etc)
• Experience in designing pressure vessels, test fixturing, tube routing, tooling, and heat exchangers
• Experience working in a cross‑functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world‑class engineered products

CA applicants: $39.34 – $55.07. CO applicants: $36.06 – $50.48. WA applicants: $39.34 – $55.07. Other site ranges may differ.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match 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.

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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. 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.