CAD Designer III; Thermal - Lunar Permanence

CAD Designer III (Thermal) - Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin
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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 looking for an expert designer to use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited by providing near‑term value, solving novel problems, learning about exciting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be deployed to programs that craft the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the design, modeling, and drafting of safe, reliable, ready‑to‑install hardware will be crucial to providing safe reliable transportation to the moon!

• Create CAD models, drawings, and model‑based definitions for passive thermal products. Maintain design quality and data integrity through PLM system actions.
• Perform design and maintenance of passive thermal products by preparing design layouts and drawings, modifying existing designs, and resolving design discrepancies.
• Flat pattern design and drawings for insulation blankets.
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards. Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews.
• Cross‑discipline collaboration to ensure updates from all stakeholders are incorporated into the design.

• 7+ years professional experience delivering production‑released hardware as a CAD designer/drafter in a high‑reliability environment.
• Expert‑level GD&T per ASME Y14.5, including proven tolerance stack‑up analysis and datum scheme development across multi‑part assemblies.
• Advanced proficiency with a parametric 3D CAD platform (e.g., Creo) and PLM/PDM (e.g., Windchill), including configuration management, eBOM creation/maintenance, change control, and release workflows.
• Strong command of model‑based definition and drawing standards (ASME Y14.41, Y14.100) with rigorous checking practices and data integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to design and document flat‑pattern insulation blankets and other sheet goods (seams, darts, splices, edge treatments, installation allowances).
• Cross‑disciplinary collaboration and leadership: drive design reviews, incorporate inputs from thermal, mechanical, manufacturing, and test, and close actions to release.
• DFM/DFA mindset with familiarity in fabrication of blankets, composites, sheet metal, coatings, and adhesives; apply CTE/clearance considerations to ensure fit and function.
• Excellent communication skills and ownership of quality from concept through release.
• Passion for our mission: millions of people living and working in space.

• Aerospace design experience or design experience in a similarly regulated industry.
• Parametric parameter development for product design.
• Creo experience and/or user certification. Windchill experience and/or user certification.
• Expertise in flat pattern design, sheet metal, and/or composite Creo tools.
• Experience with a PLM or PDM configuration and change control database.
• Expertise in tolerance stack‑up and CTE incorporation.

CO applicants: $35.00‑$49.01; WA applicants: $38.18‑$53.46.

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