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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Come join us at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kent, WA as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting complex reusable rocket engine systems. In this role, you will help advance our mission of 7Launch. Land. Repeat.8 with the goal of making space more accessible for the benefit of Earth.

To build a road to space, we are seeking a team of problem solvers and collaborators who are passionate about enabling humanity6s future in space.

As part of a highly collaborative team, you will serve as a key technical interface between the production value stream and design engineering, ensuring smooth execution of hardware builds, rapid issue resolution, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 5%

• Shift: Monday 6riday (5/8 schedule)

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide hands-on support to a fast-paced production environment

• Lead troubleshooting and disposition of non-conforming (NC) avionics hardware, software, firmware, and electrical systems through detailed work instructions

• Drive isolation, containment, and resolution of NC parts and assemblies

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause corrective actions (RCCA) to 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 implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) that improve manufacturability and reduce non-conformances

• Partner with design teams early in the development cycle to improve Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) prior to design release

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

• 3+ years of experience with complex electrical aerospace or space hardware

• Experience operating, diagnosing, and dispositioning non-conforming electrical hardware, harnesses, software, and/or firmware

• Strong understanding of electrical systems such as:

• High-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits

• Battery-based power systems (power management, switching, charging, safety)

• Embedded command and I/O systems for complex industrial or vehicle applications

• RF communication systems and components

• Experience with circuit analysis and simulation (e.g., worst-case analysis, signal integrity, logic simulation)

• Understanding of grounding, PCB layout principles, and EMI/EMC tradeoffs

• Experience applying 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

• Master6s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

• 5+ years of experience with aerospace or space electrical systems

• Experience troubleshooting high-reliability, safety-critical electronics

• Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC-A-600/610/620, J-STD-001, and DO-254

• Experience with launch vehicle hardware development, integration, and testing

• Experience developing embedded software or firmware for microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGAs

• Proficiencyin 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don6t 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 you6re excited about this role but your past experience doesn6t 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: Blue6s 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.

• 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.