Blue Origin

Manufacturing Engineer II - Electronics Fabrication

Blue Origin$84K — $117K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience with complex electrical aerospace or space hardware
  • Experience diagnosing and dispositioning non-conforming electrical hardware and software
  • Hands-on electrical assembly experience including SMT and PTH component installation
  • Familiarity with industry standards like NASA-STD-8339.1 and J-STD-001
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks or Creo Pro/E)
  • Strong communication and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on support to resolve issues in production
  • Support troubleshooting of non-conforming avionics hardware and systems
  • Assist in the resolution of non-conforming parts and assemblies
  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Contribute to operational gated reviews and technical assessments
  • Collaborate with design engineering to enhance manufacturability
  • Generate manufacturing work instructions and control plans

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match up to 5%
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and 14 paid holidays
  • Education Support Program and stock options for regular employees
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of the Motion Control Business Unit, Honeybee Robotics which designs, manufactures, and tests high-performance, reliable motion control components and integrated solutions that power the most demanding commercial, defense, and space exploration missions. From actuators and gearboxes to motors, motor controllers, and precision motion control systems, our products operate in the harshest environments, enabling critical missions from Earth to deep space. Our Manufacturing Engineering Department plays a critical role in ensuring every component and system meets the rigorous standards required for mission success.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will apply standard engineering knowledge and methods to plan, design, and execute fabrication for a varied portfolio of electrical assemblies for aerospace systems and components. You will support the development and implementation of production processes, work instructions, and associated ground support equipment (GSE) to efficiently produce a varied portfolio of electronic hardware. This role is a combination of operations development, including planning and documentation development, supporting hands-on production, and troubleshooting/investigating non-conformances.

Special Mentions:
  • Relocation provided
  • Travel expected up to 5%
  • Shift: Monday-Friday (5/8 schedule)
  • Interviews will include a technical assessment


General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Provide hands-on support to the technician team to support prompt resolution of issues in a fast-paced production environment
  • Support troubleshooting and disposition of non-conforming (NC) avionics hardware, software, firmware, and electrical systems through detailed work instructions
  • Assist in the isolation, containment, and resolution of NC parts and assemblies
  • Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause corrective actions (RC/CA) to help prevent recurrence of manufacturing and hardware issues
  • Support design and operational gated reviews by contributing to required technical artifacts and readiness assessments
  • Collaborate with design engineering to assist in implementing Engineering Change Requests (CRs) that improve manufacturability and reduce non-conformances
  • Partner with design teams during the development cycle to support Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) improvements prior to design release
  • Generate manufacturing work instructions, production routings, and control plans


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience with complex electrical aerospace or space hardware
  • Experience operating, diagnosing, and dispositioning non-conforming electrical hardware, harnesses, software, and/or firmware
  • Electrical assembly experience including:
    • SMT and PTH component install
    • Cable, Crimp, and Harness assembly
    • PCBA Rework/Repair
    • Component bonding/staking
    • In-process PCBA testing utilizing power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, network analyzers, etc.
    • PCBA Cleanliness Verification and Conformal Coating
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as NASA-STD-8339.1, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC-A-600/610/620, IPC-7711/7721, J-STD-001 with Space Addendum, and DO-254
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks or Creo Pro/E preferred)
  • Familiarity with DFMA principles in design development
  • Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail and ownership of work
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and adapt to new challenges
  • 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


Desired Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience with aerospace or space electrical systems
  • Experience troubleshooting high-reliability, safety-critical electronics
  • Experience with automating PCBA testing and PCBA assembly (component placement, conformal coating, etc.)


Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $84,198.00 - $117,876.15

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.

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.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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