Manufacturing Engineer, II, Payloads

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; 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

Paid Time Off

14 holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the development of manufacturing processes for prototype and flight hardware. You will split time between documentation on the desk and hands-on assembly on the floor, driving producibility improvements and cost reduction.

The role requires CAD proficiency, GD&T knowledge, and hands-on hardware experience, with a focus on DMA and NPI activities in a fast-paced environment. Base pay range is provided for WA applicants.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related field).
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo preferred) and PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, fabrication, or machining.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, and specifications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Author work instructions, manufacturing BOMs, and process documentation for prototype and qualification hardware.
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design teams; drive producibility improvements that reduce cost and cycle time.
• Support manufacturing floor operations: troubleshooting, NCR generation and closure, lineside engineering support.
• Design and procure tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids.
• Build and test prototype systems, engineering demos, and early flight hardware.
• Develop manufacturing plans defining flow through fabrication, assembly, test, and integration.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure hardware meets requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Support NPI activities including build plans, duration estimates, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Create tWO and mWOs to support build and execution of payload.

Skills

CAD (Creo)

PLM systems

GD&T

Hardware assembly

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

Job description

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! This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. This role is part of Project Formulation team in Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The Project Formulation team is an innovative, fast-paced group of experts covering power systems, simulation and environments, thermal and fluids management, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), autonomy, command and control, data handling and instrumentation, electrical integration and avionics, and propulsion. As a part of Formulation team, you will have access to cutting edge tools and technologies that will shape the future of space industry. We thrive in a results-oriented, prototype-driven, and fail-fast environment. In this role you will own the development of system manufacturing through the entire product lifecycle from concept through production. This is a builder's role. You'll split time between the desk (process documentation, DFM feedback, supplier coordination) and the floor (assembly, troubleshooting, prototype builds). We’re looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership of problems, and ships hardware.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Author work instructions, manufacturing BOMs, and process documentation for prototype and qualification hardware
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design teams; drive producibility improvements that reduce cost and cycle time
• Support manufacturing floor operations: troubleshooting, NCR generation and closure, lineside engineering support
• Design and procure tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids
• Build and test prototype systems, engineering demos, and early flight hardware
• Develop manufacturing plans defining flow through fabrication, assembly, test, and integration
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure hardware meets requirements, schedule, and budget
• Support NPI activities including build plans, duration estimates, and manufacturing readiness reviews
• Create tWO and mWOs to support build and execution of payload.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related field)
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo preferred) and PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Hands‑on experience with hardware assembly, fabrication, or machining
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, and specifications
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Aerospace hardware manufacturing experience
• Experience with CNC machining, forming, welding, brazing, or additive manufacturing
• Supplier quality experience (audits, technical interchanges, process controls)
• Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration exposure
• Experience with simulation tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN)
• Experience with tWO/mWO documentation and execution
• Able to navigate Blue’s MRP demand process.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45

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

Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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%
• 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.
• Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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,”

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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.

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