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System Technical Designer III

Blue Origin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
Feb 21, 2026

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 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.

As part of a hardworking team of dynamic specialists, technicians, engineers, you will supply technical design support for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the New Glenn System Design, Assembly & Test team's impact on all aspects of the New Glenn launch vehicle, ground system and facility development including launch vehicle interface control between elements, conceptual drawings, vehicle processing, launch operations, ground support equipment. You'll be involved in the design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of systems associated with this advanced launch system. As a Technical Designer, you'll provide CAD and PLM support for the structural, mechanical and fluids systems throughout the development, manufacturing and launch operations phases. Utilizing PTC Creo and Windchill, you will create and maintain large 3D parametric design model and drawing data sets for a multitude of systems and teams. The best Blue Origin technical designers are versatile and skilled with experience using Creo's supplemental extensions, such as AFX, Piping and Cabling, as well as proficient in manipulating associated Windchill product structures and change notices.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • High-level technical design support using advanced CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
  • Utilize Creo and Windchill to create and sustain engineering Product Definition Data (PDD) sets required for the New Glenn launch system flight and ground element development.
  • Create and maintain advanced 3D models, drawings and product structures. Application of relevant company, industry (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, lay-out, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or datasets)
  • Identify opportunities and recommendations for implementing workflow efficiencies. Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Systems Engineering or like field
  • 3+ years of experience in a technical design role
  • Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings
  • Experience with ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41
  • Strong coordination and leadership skills Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant aerospace industry experience Experience with PTC CAD and PLM software Creo and Windchill.
  • Strong expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly including experience taking products from development design to production and operation Launch component Ground Support Equipment (GSE) structural, mechanical, or fluids systems experience
  • Solid understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc.
  • Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, bearings, etc.
  • Knowledge of ASME B31 and B31.3 Creo AFX (Advanced Framework Extension) Creo Piping and Cabling Extension (PCX) Knowledge of standard components, installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fitting, welding, etc)
  • Knowledge of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc)

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $36.06 - $50.48 WA applicants is $39.34 - $55.07

Other site ranges may differ

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

  • 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

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