Manufacturing Engineer II - Electronics Fabrication

Blue Origin LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin, Honeybee Robotics (CO) seeks hands-on Manufacturing Engineers to support launch-ready electrical assemblies and avionics hardware. You will drive fabrication planning, test, and documentation for aerospace components used in NASA and defense programs, ensuring quality and manufacturability.

Role involves working with design and production teams, creating work instructions, routings, and process improvements while maintaining strict standards for space hardware.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience with complex electrical aerospace or space hardware
• Experience operating, diagnosing, and dispositioning non-conforming electrical hardware, harnesses, software, and/or firmware
• Electrical assembly experience including SMT and PTH component install
• Cable, Crimp, and Harness assembly
• PCBA Rework/Repair
• Component bonding/staking
• In-process PCBA testing utilizing power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, network analyzers
• PCBA Cleanliness Verification and Conformal Coating
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-8339.1, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC-A-600/610/620, IPC-7711/7721, J-STD-001 with Space Addendum, DO-254
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks or Creo Pro/E preferred)
• Familiarity with DFMA principles in design development
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
• Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail and ownership of work
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and adapt to new challenges
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to the technician team to support prompt resolution of issues in a fast-paced production environment
• Support troubleshooting and disposition of non-conforming avionics hardware, software, firmware, and electrical systems through detailed work instructions
• Assist in the isolation, containment, and resolution of NC parts and assemblies
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause corrective actions (RC/CA) to help prevent recurrence of manufacturing and hardware issues
• Support design and operational gated reviews by contributing to required technical artifacts and readiness assessments
• Collaborate with design engineering to assist in implementing Engineering Change Requests (CRs) that improve manufacturability and reduce non-conformances
• Partner with design teams during the development cycle to support Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) improvements prior to design release
• Generate manufacturing work instructions, production routings, and control plans

Skills

Electrical hardware testing

Cable, crimp & harness assembly

PCBA testing with equipment

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

DFM/DFMA

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 a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

This role is part of the Motion Control Business Unit, Honeybee Robotics which designs, manufactures, and tests high-performance, reliable motion control components and integrated solutions that power the most demanding commercial, defense, and space exploration missions. From actuators and gearboxes to motors, motor controllers, and precision motion control systems, our products operate in the harshest environments, enabling critical missions from Earth to deep space. Our Manufacturing Engineering Department plays a critical role in ensuring every component and system meets the rigorous standards required for mission success. As part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will apply standard engineering knowledge and methods to plan, design, and execute fabrication for a varied portfolio of electrical assemblies for aerospace systems and components. You will support the development and implementation of production processes, work instructions, and associated ground support equipment (GSE) to efficiently produce a varied portfolio of electronic hardware. This role is a combination of operations development, including planning and documentation development, supporting hands‑on production, and troubleshooting/investigating non‑conformances. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 5% Shift: Monday–Friday (5/8 schedule) Interviews will include a technical assessment.

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide hands‑on support to the technician team to support prompt resolution of issues in a fast‑paced production environment
• Support troubleshooting and disposition of non‑conforming (NC) avionics hardware, software, firmware, and electrical systems through detailed work instructions
• Assist in the isolation, containment, and resolution of NC parts and assemblies
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause corrective actions (RC/CA) to help prevent recurrence of manufacturing and hardware issues
• Support design and operational gated reviews by contributing to required technical artifacts and readiness assessments
• Collaborate with design engineering to assist in implementing Engineering Change Requests (CRs) that improve manufacturability and reduce non‑conformances
• Partner with design teams during the development cycle to support Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) improvements prior to design release
• Generate manufacturing work instructions, production routings, and control plans

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience with complex electrical aerospace or space hardware
• Experience operating, diagnosing, and dispositioning non‑conforming electrical hardware, harnesses, software, and/or firmware
• Electrical assembly experience including: SMT and PTH component install
• Cable, Crimp, and Harness assembly
• PCBA Rework/Repair
• Component bonding/staking
• In‑process PCBA testing utilizing power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi‑meters, network analyzers, etc.
• PCBA Cleanliness Verification and Conformal Coating
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NASA‑STD‑8339.1, NASA‑STD‑8739.4, IPC‑A‑600/610/620, IPC‑7711/7721, J‑STD‑001 with Space Addendum, and DO‑254
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks or Creo Pro/E preferred)
• Familiarity with DFMA principles in design development
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Hands‑on mindset with strong attention to detail and ownership of work
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to new challenges
• 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 Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with aerospace or space electrical systems
• Experience troubleshooting high‑reliability, safety‑critical electronics
• Experience with automating PCBA testing and PCBA assembly (component placement, conformal coating, etc.)

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $84,198.00 - $117,876.15 Other site ranges may differ.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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