CAD Drafter 2 - Ground Support Equipment

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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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

A CAD Drafter II develops, maintains, and submits for release engineering drawings, systems designs, and engineering documentation by applying company, industry, and governmental standards. Utilizing PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM, the Drafter II creates, develops, and maintains 3D parametric models, 2D drawings, Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets, and product structures. This role demonstrates developing technical expertise across mechanical/structural, fluid, and electrical disciplines while supporting ground support equipment for New Glenn launch operations, engine test facilities, transportation and handling systems, and advanced manufacturing tooling.

Job Description

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of our Ground Support Development (GSD) Engineering Services CAD Support team, you will provide technical design support for ground systems hardware across multiple disciplines. Our team supports Launch Pad and Launch Accessories for New Glenn, engine and space hardware test stands, transportation and handling equipment, advanced manufacturing tooling, and other miscellaneous ground systems. As a Drafter II, you will work with moderate oversight to complete clearly scoped design projects, develop and maintain engineering product definition, and build proficiency across our core disciplines.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain detail part and assembly models, drawings, and product structures using PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM with moderate oversight

• Develop and maintain Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets with 3D annotations, semantic PMI, and combined specification states per ASME Y14.41

• Execute mechanical/structural design tasks including steel frameworks, platforms, access structures, custom machine assemblies, lifting/rigging fixtures, and structural weldments using Creo Advanced Framework Extension (AFX)

• Perform fluid system design including piping routes, tubing assemblies, P&ID interpretation, and component layouts using Creo Piping/ProPiping extension

• Support electrical system design including enclosure assemblies, cable tray routing, panel layouts, and initial cable routing using Creo Cabling extension as the team transitions from AutoCAD Electrical

• Manage large CAD assemblies using simplified representations, family tables, flexible components, and assembly performance optimization techniques

• Apply company, program, and industry standards (ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41) and incorporate standard drawing notes

• Manage Windchill product structures, generate Change Notices, and support release and revision processing

• Leverage AI-assisted design tools, generative design concepts, and automation to improve productivity, drawing quality, and design iteration speed

• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews

• Participate in development and process improvement initiatives

• Support engineering teams across structural, mechanical, fluids, and electrical disciplines with layout and detail design

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-year AS degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; OR 4-year BS degree in a related technical field

• 2+ years of experience in a technical design role using 3D parametric CAD software

• Developing technical expertise with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, and GD&T concepts

• Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings

• Experience with ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, and/or Y14.41

• Experience managing moderately complex CAD assemblies and associated drawings

• Familiarity with PLM/PDM version control workflows

• Ability to read and interpret design product specifications

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of relevant technical design experience

• Experience with PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM

• Experience with Creo Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) for structural steel design

• Experience with Creo Piping/ProPiping for fluid system routing

• Exposure to Creo Cabling or AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design

• Understanding of Model-Based Definition (MBD) practices and 3D annotation

• Knowledge of standard components, installation, and fabrication methods for piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, welding)

• Knowledge of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps)

• Experience with large assembly management techniques (simplified reps, interchange assemblies, zone-based loading)

• Interest in leveraging AI tools for design automation, drawing generation, and quality checking

• Bias for design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)

• Aerospace, defense, oil/gas, or heavy industrial design experience

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Background Check

• 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 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, 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 physical

Benefits

• Benefits 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 work force. 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants 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 [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.