Blue Origin · 16 hours ago
GSE & Tooling Engineer-Large Mechanisms, Level III
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a GSE & Tooling Engineer to design and develop mechanical ground systems and tooling for their new launch site. The role involves creating design solutions, CAD models, and providing engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop mechanical and structural design solutions to support GSE & Tooling projects
Create CAD models and drawings, and provide FEA and hand-calcs for complex mechanical systems
Provide engineering support throughout the project lifecycle (including fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation)
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, structural, aerospace engineering, or similar disciplines
7+ years experience with a strong background in design/analysis/fabrication of GSE & Tooling mechanical systems (i.e. fixtures, platforms, mechanisms, launch vehicle GSE, aerospace tooling, etc)
Mechanical design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)
Experience designing simple and efficient tools with quick turnaround
Experience designing and analyzing bolted and welded assemblies
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 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
Preferred
Experience designing complex tools to interface with both ground and flight hardware
1+ years direct aerospace GSE & Tooling design and analysis experience
Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance stack-up analysis
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-02-05
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