NPI Avionics, Instruments, & GNC 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 & holidays

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an avionics manufacturing engineer to lead build, test, and integration of LRUs for New Glenn. You will develop manufacturing documentation, supervise DFx adoption, and ensure quality and manufacturability across the avionics hardware lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, manufacturing and operations teams, adherence to IPC standards, and travel up to 20% to vendor sites while supporting a mission to lower the cost of access to space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in design, manufacturing and integration of electronic hardware in an NPI manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%.
• Understanding of PCB assembly, enclosures and wire harness development per IPC or similar standards.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing batch builds of LRUs thru avionics product development and configuration management guidelines.
• Drive DFx principles across avionics hardware designs.
• Develop and release avionics manufacturing documentation including work order instructions, BOM, PED and reports.
• Drive non-conformances and corrective actions for production assemblies.
• Support design reviews and act as liaison between avionics design, manufacturing and operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Graduate degree in relevant engineering or business field

DFX principles (manufacturing, assembly, cost, quality)

Tools

IPC standards

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!

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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This posting is for level II and can be catered based on the individual who applies!

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the build process, quality, and execution of avionics assembly manufacturing for New Glenn. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of avionics build, test, operation, and vehicle integration. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing batch builds of LRUs (Line replaceable Units) thru Blue Origin avionics product development and configuration management guidelines.
• Drive Design for 'X' (DFX: manufacturing, assembly, cost, quality, etc) principles, processes and features across avionics hardware designs.
• Develop and release avionics manufacturing documentation including:
  • Internal assembly, integration and installation work order instructions
  • Product BOM, configuration, EEE parts compliance and pedigree reports
  • First Article Inspection reports and vendor MFG process capability reports - Vendor design and manufacturing/procurement drawings
  • DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) reports
• Drive manufacturing non-conformances and escapes root cause investigations and analyses, corrective action (including repair and rework), and preventive action for production assemblies.
• Support design reviews and serve as liaison and approval authority between our avionics design team, manufacturing and operations; serve as a subject matter expert in design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in design, manufacturing and integration of electronic hardware in a complex and rapidly changing NPI (New Product Introduction) manufacturing environment across the full product life cycle.
• Ability to travel domestically to vendor sites up to 20% of the time.
• Solid understanding of printed circuit board assembly, electronic enclosure and wire harness development, manufacture and quality control consistent with IPC or similar standards.
• Self-motivated and independent, yet collaborative, individual contributor with strong interpersonal team skills; organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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

• Graduate degree in relevant engineering or business field.
• 5+ years of experience in design, manufacturing and integration of electronic hardware in a complex and rapidly changing NPI manufacturing environment across the full product life cycle.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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