Payload Manufacturing Engineer II — Space Hardware

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

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.