Manufacturing Engineer I - Early Career (2027 Starts)

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the United States is seeking manufacturing engineers to help develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and systems for spaceflight hardware. You will translate engineering intent into producible procedures and collaborate with design and systems teams across programs.

Experience in fabrication, precision assembly, and testing is valued, with emphasis on quality, cost reduction, and schedule adherence in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace or related field.
• Recent graduates able to start by Fall 2027.
• Demonstrated ability in component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using various methods and materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Relevant internship or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Your projects may include manufacturing engineering aspects, including development, optimization, and implementation of processes and systems.
• Projects will include integration of materials and processes, production planning, quality control, operations, and collaboration with design and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Component fabrication

Precision assembly

Testing

Engineering drawings

Leadership

Independent work

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Application close date: 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!

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will provide technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Our responsibilities include translating engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, we are responsible to improve quality, reduce cost, and to optimize build sequence. Our team also creates, interprets, and modifies work instructions and routings to convey procedures to technicians and trigger material planning.

If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel with integrated multi‑functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, then we would love to hear from you! Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs. Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary locations

• Denver, CO
• Cape Canaveral, FL
• Van Horn, TX
• Huntsville, AL
• Kent, WA

Responsibilities

Your projects may include various aspects of applied manufacturing engineering, including the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes and systems. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, production planning, quality control, operations, and collaboration with design and systems engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.
• Demonstrated ability in component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Relevant internship/co‑op and/or hands‑on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self‑driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Desired

• Experience in fabrication, machining, and rate production, including hands‑on skills with processes like brazing or machining.
• Ability to use industry‑standard CAD tools (such as Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks) to design or interpret engineering drawings and models.
• Understanding of core concepts including torque theory, strength of materials, static/dynamic loads, and vibrations.
• Participation in production flow and process optimization projects, including early lifecycle prototyping and development.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Ability to write clear work instructions and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with design and use of tooling in manufacturing settings.
• Involvement in assessing and optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Basic coding ability (for example, Python) to support process automation or data analysis.

How to prepare

Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $69,015.00 - $96,621.00 WA applicants is $75,289.00 - $105,404.25 Other site ranges may differ.

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.

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, 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

• 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%.
• 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.

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.

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 [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin!

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

California Applicant Privacy Notice