Senior NPI Engineer - Electronics & Avionics (Space)

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior New Product Introduction Engineer to transition advanced electronics and avionics from prototype to flight-ready hardware for lunar systems. You will act as a technical bridge among development, manufacturing, test, supply chain, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure design intent and production readiness.

You will lead NPI programs, optimize manufacturability, and drive risk assessment and resolution across the hardware lifecycle, collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in electronics manufacturing with technical program or NPI coordination.
• Hands-on PCBA manufacturing, SMT, and test integration.
• Experience with contract manufacturers on build execution, process development, or issue resolution.
• Experience driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to manage complex technical programs while maintaining hands-on involvement.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and DFT principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introduction for complex electronics assemblies, PCBAs, and avionics hardware.
• Drive DFM, DFA, and DFT improvements through hands-on analysis and manufacturability feedback.
• Coordinate build configuration readiness, including engineering documentation, release packages, and build records.
• Support manufacturing process development, validation, troubleshooting, and technical issue closure.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, assembly, and test failures.
• Represent the development team on manufacturing floors and with contract manufacturers to resolve build issues and close technical gaps.
• Align build strategies, prototype and pilot build objectives, risk posture, and production readiness criteria.
• Communicate build risks, technical issues, and production-readiness status in program reviews and cross-functional forums.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

NPI coordination

DFM/DFT/DFM

Contract manufacturers management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

PCBAs and avionics hardware

Production readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior New Product Introduction Engineer to transition advanced electronics and avionics from prototype to flight-ready hardware for lunar systems. You will act as a technical bridge among development, manufacturing, test, supply chain, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure design intent and production readiness.

You will lead NPI programs, optimize manufacturability, and drive risk assessment and resolution across the hardware lifecycle, collaborating with a