Space Solar Module Engineering Lead

blueorigin; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 15%

Stock options

Education support program

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to own R&D process development and qualification for solar panel module fabrication—from incoming cell inspection to final PV assembly. You will lead equipment commissioning, drive value-stream metrics, and collaborate across design, test, and automation teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, rapid learning, and ownership, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and contribute to cost reductions as production scales up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing process development — photovoltaic, electronics, thin‑film, or comparable precision assembly.
• Demonstrated ownership mentality with initiative and problem closure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; quick learner of new processes.
• Collaborative team player with direct communication across disciplines.

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 simulators/flash 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

Process development

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Mentor juniors

DFM

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

EL imaging systems

Vacuum laminators

Tab-and-string automation

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to own R&D process development and qualification for solar panel module fabrication—from incoming cell inspection to final PV assembly. You will lead equipment commissioning, drive value-stream metrics, and collaborate across design, test, and automation teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, rapid learning, and ownership, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and contribute to cost reductions as production scales up.