Lead Space Solar Module Engineer: Prototype to Production

Blue Origin; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 15% of the time

Technical assessment

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a senior process development 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, drive value stream mapping from prototype to high-rate production, and mentor junior engineers.

This hands-on role demands initiative, fast learning, and ownership mindset as you collaborate with design, test, and automation teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• 7+ years in manufacturing process development – photovoltaic, electronics, thin-film, or precision assembly.
• Proven ownership mentality with initiative and closing issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative team player with clear, direct communication.

Responsibilities

• Own process development and qualification for SPM fabrication: cell stringing, encapsulant layup, lamination, and electrical/optical testing.
• Lead equipment selection, installation, and commissioning – vacuum laminators, tab-and-string automation, EL imaging systems, and solar simulators/flash testers.
• Drive VSM and takt time analysis from prototype to high-rate production; provide DFM input to design teams.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and control plans; lead root-cause investigation and corrective action for process escapes.
• Author process specifications, work instructions, and traveler documentation per AS9100 / spaceflight quality requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; contribute to cost-reduction roadmap through yield improvement.
• Contribute to cost reduction roadmap through yield improvement and cycle time reduction.

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a senior process development 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, drive value stream mapping from prototype to high-rate production, and mentor junior engineers.

This hands-on role demands initiative, fast learning, and ownership mindset as you collaborate with design, test, and automation teams to