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Blue Origin · 20 hours ago

CAD Designer III (Thermal) - Lunar Permanence

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$36.06/hr - $50.48/hr

7+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a CAD Designer III to join their Lunar Permanence business unit, where the role involves creating CAD models and ensuring design quality for passive thermal products essential for lunar transportation.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

CAD designGD&T expertise3D CAD proficiencyPLM/PDM experienceModel-based definitionFlat-pattern designDFM/DFA mindsetCross-disciplinary collaborationPassion for missionCommunicationLeadership skills

Required

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