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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 develop and implement comprehensive production process and 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 technician team to support prompt resolution of issues in 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 (RC/CA) 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 (CRs) 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, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ 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 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
• Proficiencyin 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks or Creo Pro/E preferred)
• 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

• 5+ 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:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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: Blues 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.