Configurator III, Design – Sustaining Engineering

BLUE ORIGIN

. Facilitate configuration development and integration of New Glenn’s Upper Stage and Payload Accommodations for spaceflight systems .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuration management, integration of mechanical and electrical subsystems, and design control for aerospace applications. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex vehicle configurations while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Configuration Management3-D CAD Software ProficiencyDesign Integration SkillsGD&T ExpertisePTC Creo Experience

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignConfiguration ControlLayout EngineeringTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisIntegration Test Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeamworkCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PTC CreoWindchillVisualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Configuration Management Training (CMII)

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSpaceflight SystemsManufacturing Rate ImprovementsEngineering Change RequestsQuality Control Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate configuration development and integration of New Glenn’s Upper Stage and Payload Accommodations for spaceflight systems
Integrate structural, mechanical, fluids, and electrical subsystems to define vehicle-level design solutions
Assist with configuration management and Engineering Change Requests
Create and manage multiple vehicle configurations supporting downstream material requirements planning
Contribute to manufacturing-rate improvements, nonconformance reduction, vehicle design improvements, and modifications
Lead integrated product teams to define configuration baselines for design changes, modifications, and variants
Drive configuration-related requirements development, flow-down, and verification planning
Lead cross-functional trade studies and impact assessments
Coordinate design changes across subsystems and resolve conflicts and dependencies
Own configuration management, baselines, revisions, and traceability
Lead and review Engineering Change Requests
Define and maintain subsystem interface configurations, model-based definitions, and control documents
Manage cross-module integration priorities and resolve configuration and integration issues
Support major design reviews and integration milestones
Track and report configuration development status, schedule, risk, and technical issues
Incorporate manufacturing, assembly, integration test, and concept-of-operations considerations into configuration decisions
Provide technical guidance to integration and test teams
Champion configuration management best practices and Blue Origin standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in engineering and at least 5+ years of experience in aircraft or spacecraft mechanical design, configuration, and layout engineering
Design configuration control experience on recently developed products and equipment used in oil/gas, aircraft, or launch vehicles from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and test
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and experience working in a highly integrated cross-functional team environment
Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software and visualization tools
Knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Technical assessment as part of the interview process
Preferred: B.S. degree in engineering and at least 10 years of experience or M.S. degree in engineering and at least 8 years of experience
Preferred: Strong GD&T skills and large tolerance stack-up analysis experience
Preferred: Experience using PTC Creo and Windchill
Preferred: Recognized configuration management training (CMII)
Preferred: Knowledge of aerospace vehicle fabrication and assembly techniques and related quality control concepts
Preferred: Ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation may be provided
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company discretion