Lead Space Solar Array Engineer: From R&D to Production

Blue Origin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 15%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Houston seeks an engineer to own R&D process development and qualification for solar panel module fabrication from incoming cell inspection through final PV assembly. You will lead equipment commissioning, map value streams, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment.

The role collaborates with design, test, and automation teams and involves travel up to 15%. Relocation is provided, and interviews include a technical assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science or related technical field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing process development.
• Ownership mindset with initiative and closure on issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player with clear communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own process development and qualification for SPM fabrication.
• Lead equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Drive VSM and takt time analysis from prototype to high-rate production.
• Develop PFMEAs and control plans; lead root-cause investigations.
• Author process specs, work instructions, and traveler docs per AS9100.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to cost-reduction through yield and cycle-time improvements.

Skills

Process development

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

Vacuum laminators

EL imaging

Solar simulators

AOI testing

Job description

Blue Origin in Houston seeks an engineer to own R&D process development and qualification for solar panel module fabrication from incoming cell inspection through final PV assembly. You will lead equipment commissioning, map value streams, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment.

The role collaborates with design, test, and automation teams and involves travel up to 15%. Relocation is provided, and interviews include a technical assessment.