CAD Drafter III

BLUE ORIGIN
Washington, FL
Category Engineering
Job Description
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!

Requirements

  • Exercise ownership over complex design tasks, subsystems, and product definition datasets using PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM
  • Develop and maintain advanced Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets; champion MBD adoption and best practices within the team
  • Lead mechanical/structural design efforts including complex steel frameworks, custom machine assemblies, lifting/rigging systems, structural weldments, and platform/access designs using Creo AFX
  • Lead fluid system design including complex piping routes, tubing assemblies, manifold designs, P&ID development support, and component integration using Creo Piping extension with knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3
  • Drive electrical system design including enclosure assemblies, cable tray routing, panel layouts, and cable/harness routing using Creo Cabling extension; support the team's transition from AutoCAD Electrical to Creo-based electrical workflows
  • Manage and optimize large-scale CAD assemblies using advanced techniques: simplified representations, shrinkwrap, family tables, flexible components, top-down design methods, and skeleton models
  • Author Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and generate Change Notices within Windchill for release and revision processing
  • Develop technical plans for applying design solutions to complex problems
  • Provide input to program teams to support schedule and budget planning
  • Leverage and champion AI-assisted design tools, generative design, and automation workflows to drive team productivity, reduce repetitive tasks, and improve design quality
  • Perform and lead model and drawing check/peer review activities during release reviews
  • Participate in significant tool and process development; provide support to strategic initiatives and department-level best practices
  • Serve as point of contact for your discipline within the team; provide infrequent updates to program and customers
  • Review others' work as required; mentor junior drafters

Benefits

  • 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%
  • 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
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