Space PV Module Development Lead

Blue Origin; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned manufacturing process engineer to own R&D process development and qualification for solar panel module fabrication. You will lead equipment selection, installation, and commissioning, guiding projects from prototype to high-rate production while mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

The role emphasizes ownership, fast learning, and collaboration with design, test, and automation teams to reduce costs and improve yield, with travel up to 15% and relocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or closely related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing process development—photovoltaic, electronics, thin-film, or related precision assembly.
• Demonstrated ownership mentality with initiative and drive to closure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with quick learning of new processes.
• Collaborative team player with clear, direct communication across disciplines.
• Willingness to seek feedback and maintain an optimistic, resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Own process development and qualification for SPM fabrication: cell stringing, encapsulant layup, lamination, and electrical/optical acceptance testing.
• Lead equipment selection, installation, and commissioning—vacuum laminators, tab-and-string automation, EL imaging systems, solar testers.
• Drive VSM and takt time analysis from prototype to high-rate production; provide DFM input to design teams.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and control plans; lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Author process specifications, work instructions, and traveler documentation per AS9100/spaceflight requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; contribute to cost reduction through yield and cycle-time improvements.

Skills

Ownership mentality

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

Vacuum laminators

EL imaging

Solar simulators

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned manufacturing process engineer to own R&D process development and qualification for solar panel module fabrication. You will lead equipment selection, installation, and commissioning, guiding projects from prototype to high-rate production while mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

The role emphasizes ownership, fast learning, and collaboration with design, test, and automation teams to reduce costs and improve yield, with travel up to 15% and relocation