Job Description

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

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a unique, rapidly evolving team, you will develop, qualify, and support the manufacturing, fabrication, and installation of avionics hardware on flight vehicles in accordance with Blue Origin's strict aerospace specifications. You will work hands-on with electrical, design, and manufacturing engineers, as well as technicians in the production area, to build the avionics that command and control our launch vehicles and spacecraft. We seek people who are passionate about space, possess a strong desire to deliver results, and continuously learn and improve.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and qualify materials and processes supporting the manufacturing, fabrication, and installation of avionics hardware, including PCB/PCBA assembly, soldering, conformal coating, staking, potting/encapsulation, cable/harness assembly, and electronic packaging.

• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process specifications, work instructions, and travelers for avionics manufacturing operations.

• Develop and lead Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) for manufacturing and installation processes to identify risk and drive robust, repeatable production.

• Implement, audit, and continuously improve manufacturing best practices to increase quality, yield, and manufacturing velocity.

• Independently plan, manage, and execute coupon-level, component-level, and subscale process qualifications and verification campaigns with minimal guidance.

• Establish and qualify critical assembly processes (e.g., reflow/wave soldering profiles, surface preparation, cleaning, conformal coat application, and curing) to ensure robust, reliable hardware.

• Scale up materials and assembly processes from prototype to production-scale realization on flight hardware.

• Review test and inspection results from processed hardware, evaluate findings, and disposition non-conformances (MRB support).

• Work with an interdisciplinary team of design, manufacturing, and tooling engineers, as well as skilled operators, to develop fixturing, tooling, and assembly procedures for flight avionics.

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing support on the shop floor, in clean rooms, electronics labs, and integration areas, including travelers, safety protocols, ESD controls, and material traceability.

• Manage technical relationships with material suppliers, component manufacturers, and equipment vendors.

• Apply general shop and laboratory compliance, including personal protective equipment (PPE), Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, contamination control, and ESD control.

• Travel as needed to support design interface meetings, equipment support, or off-site development activities.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in alignment with 5S standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a relevant technical engineering field.

• 5+ years of experience in avionics manufacturing, fabrication, or installation within aerospace, defense, or advanced electronics environments.

• Industrial experience in one or more core electronic M&P areas: electronic packaging, PCB/PCBA fabrication and assembly, soldering processes, conformal coatings, staking/potting/encapsulation, or cable and harness manufacturing.

• Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing SOPs, process specifications, FMEAs, and work instructions.

• Technical understanding of electronic materials and processes, including solder metallurgy, surface preparation, adhesion, and material compatibility on aerospace electronic assemblies.

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, CAD models, and material callouts.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to drive process development, qualification, and improvement to completion with little guidance.

• Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated capability to author process specifications, test reports, and manufacturing work instructions.

• Approachable disposition, broad-minded, and adaptable to rapidly changing requirements.

• Calm demeanor in high-pressure situations with the tenacity to resolve conflict for permanent problem resolution.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

• 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

• Master's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with electronic assembly processes such as reflow/wave soldering, automated dispensing, conformal coat application, and encapsulation.

• Familiarity with workmanship and reliability standards for electronics (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, NASA-STD-8739 series).

• Experience with lean manufacturing, process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen), and driving manufacturing velocity improvements.

• Experience in aerospace failure analysis and root cause investigation for electronic hardware, solder joints, or assembly defects.

• Familiarity with ESD control programs (ANSI/ESD S20.20) and contamination control.

• Experience designing tooling, fixturing, and templates for electronic assembly or installation processes.

• Experience with any CAD software is a plus.

• Strong written, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.

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.

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: 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.