Production Support Avionics Engineer II (Fixed Term)

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

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to support the transition of avionics designs into rate production for New Glenn. You will be the primary production-floor contact, solving real-time assembly challenges and driving manufacturability improvements to ramp up flight hardware.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in electronics manufacturing, and hands-on PCB assembly/test experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success on this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, test, or design.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, assembly, and test of PCBA/LRU.
• Familiarity with Class 2/3 PCB fabrication, assembly standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610), and DFX.
• Hands-on problem solving in fast-paced production environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts for troubleshooting.

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 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, yield, and production rate.
• Review and update work instructions, test procedures, and design documentation to reflect production realities.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PCB diagnostics

Production troubleshooting

Schematic reading

DFX awareness

Education

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

Tools

J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

Python

LabVIEW

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.

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 our 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 an 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