Aerospace Electronics Manufacturing Engineer – NPI & DFx Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join our Core Systems & Components group and advance the design, development, and production of complex electronic systems. In this role you will work closely with our COMSEC and Electrical Hardware Design teams to ensure electronics manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.

You will lead manufacturing activities across the full product lifecycle, drive NPI, and oversee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing engineering or a related hardware discipline.
• Hands-on experience with PCB fabrication, assembly, and test processes.
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or equivalent).
• Experience conducting DFM/DFT reviews and working with CAD/EDA tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electronics manufacturing engineering activities across the full product development lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with the COMSEC and Electrical Hardware teams to ensure manufacturability and design compliance
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and assembly procedures
• Drive new product introduction (NPI) and oversee the transition from prototype to full-rate production
• Conduct design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) reviews
• Support PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly processes in coordination with internal teams and external suppliers
• Identify and resolve manufacturing defects, process failures, and quality issues through root cause analysis
• Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to qualify vendors and manage component sourcing
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with applicable standards, specifications, and security requirements

Skills

PCB fabrication

DFM/DFT reviews

CAD/EDA tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

CAD/EDA tools

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join our Core Systems & Components group and advance the design, development, and production of complex electronic systems. In this role you will work closely with our COMSEC and Electrical Hardware Design teams to ensure electronics manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.

You will lead manufacturing activities across the full product lifecycle, drive NPI, and oversee