New Glenn Avionics Production Support Engineer II

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Production Support Avionics Engineer - Level 2 to join a hands-on, fixed-term production role. You will bridge development and production, solving real-time avionics build challenges with the ISC team and sustaining high quality for spaceflight hardware.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, process improvements, and close collaboration with suppliers in a fast-paced setting. A strong hands-on background in electronics manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in electronics manufacturing, test, or design environment.
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and test of complex electronic assemblies (PCBA/LRU).
• Familiar with Class 2/3 PCB fabrication and IPC/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork in fast-paced production.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering contact on the production floor for avionics builds.
• Transition development hardware into production with ISC coordination.
• Troubleshoot test failures, diagnose issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Identify design/process improvements to boost manufacturability, yield, and rate.
• Review and update work instructions, tests, and design docs for production reality.
• Support supplier quality and resolve issues with incoming material.
• Maintain hardware configuration and traceability for audits.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

PCBA/LRU assembly

DFX/DFM

J-STD-001 IPC-A-610

Root cause analysis

Production support

Reading schematics

Fast-paced environment

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP

MES

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Production Support Avionics Engineer - Level 2

As part of a passionate and accomplished team, you will provide critical engineering support to transition our current avionics designs into rate production. This hands-on, fixed-term role is focused on resolving manufacturing challenges, improving build processes, and working directly with the production team to successfully ramp up the manufacturing of New Glenn's flight hardware. Your efforts will be essential in scaling our production capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and problem-solving skills to help us build the road to space. Passion for our mission and a desire to see designs become reality at scale is required!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for the production floor, addressing real-time questions and challenges related to avionics builds.
• Facilitate the transition of development hardware into production, working closely with the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) organization.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform root cause analysis on production test failures, component issues, and assembly discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities for design and process improvements to increase manufacturability (DFM), yield, and production rate.
• Review and update work instructions, test procedures, and design documentation to reflect production realities and improvements.
• Support supplier quality and component engineering teams in resolving issues with incoming material.
• Help maintain hardware configuration and traceability through the production process to support quality audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing, test, or design environment.
• Direct, hands-on experience with the fabrication, assembly, and test of complex electronic assemblies (PCBA/LRU).
• Familiarity with Class 2/3 PCB fabrication, assembly standards (e.g., J-STD-001, IPC-A-610), and DFX principles.
• A passion for hands-on problem solving and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts to aid in troubleshooting.

Desired

• Experience in an aerospace or other high-reliability production environment.
• Experience with automated test equipment and developing test scripts (Python, LabVIEW, etc.).
• Experience working directly with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

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
• 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

• 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. 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," please see here.

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