Spaceflight Manufacturing Engineer I

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Education Support Program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin offers opportunities across integrated manufacturing and supply chain teams in support of space hardware. You will develop and optimize processes, translate engineering intent into manufacturable hardware, and work to improve quality and reduce cost across programs.

Ideal candidates hold a recent engineering degree, hands-on fabrication/testing experience, and proficiency with CAD tools. The culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, and inclusion in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Demonstrated ability in component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and systems across projects.
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight.
• Collaborate with design and systems engineering teams to improve quality and reduce cost.

Skills

Component fabrication

Precision assembly

Reading drawings

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Python

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Blue Origin offers opportunities across integrated manufacturing and supply chain teams in support of space hardware. You will develop and optimize processes, translate engineering intent into manufacturable hardware, and work to improve quality and reduce cost across programs.

Ideal candidates hold a recent engineering degree, hands-on fabrication/testing experience, and proficiency with CAD tools. The culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, and inclusion in a dynamic startup environment.