Configuration & Development Engineer III

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 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.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 5% of time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

You will contribute to all aspects of GS1 Vehicle Design by coordinating between subsystems to create optimal structural, mechanical, fluids, and electrical solutions.

Your responsibilities include configuration management, system‑level trade studies, change request processing, and managing multiple concurrent vehicle configurations to support material planning.

This mid‑level position offers growth toward Senior and Lead engineering roles. We seek candidates who combine technical expertise with leadership potential and a commitment to safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is essential!

• B.S. in engineering with 5+ years of aerospace vehicle structures/systems development experience
• Experience managing complex engineering changes across multiple production vehicles
• Proficiency with effectivity and product structure management within CAD and PLM systems
• Experience with system‑level trade studies and design optimization
• Strong cross‑functional teamwork and communication skills
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and visualization tools
• Knowledge of scheduling and planning principles
• Strong GD&T skills and tolerance stack‑up analysis experience
• Experience participating in drawing and design reviews

• Configuration management training (CMII)
• Aerospace design, fabrication, and assembly knowledge
• Ability to translate high‑level requirements into design solutions
• Experience with design for cost, manufacturability, and assembly
• Experience providing design guidance to technical teams
• Strong competency in PTC Creo and Windchill
• Ability to conduct interference analysis

WA applicants: $ – $ (Other site ranges may differ)

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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.

• 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 profiles involving commercial motor vehicle operation or hazardous materials transport, additional federal regulations apply
• Required for certain profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

• 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.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent…