(C Shift) Manufacturing Engineer II - Avionics/Harness Fabrication

About the role

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. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations — comprising Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance — supporting manufacturing and supply chain across all Blue Origin facilities. You will join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kent, WA as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting complex reusable rocket systems, advancing our mission of “Launch. Land. Repeat.” to make space more accessible.

This position supports C Shift on a Friday–Monday (4/10) schedule. Relocation assistance is provided. Travel is expected up to 5%. Interviews will include a technical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to a fast-paced production environment
• Lead troubleshooting and disposition of non-conforming (NC) avionics hardware/harnessing, software, firmware, and electrical systems through detailed work instructions
• Drive isolation, containment, and resolution of NC parts and assemblies
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause corrective actions (RCCA) to prevent recurrence of manufacturing and hardware issues
• Support design and operational gated reviews by contributing to required technical artifacts and readiness assessments
• Collaborate with design engineering to implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) that improve manufacturability and reduce non-conformances
• Partner with design teams early in the development cycle to improve Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) prior to design release

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience with complex electrical aerospace or space hardware
• Experience operating, diagnosing, and dispositioning non-conforming electrical hardware, harnesses, software, and/or firmware
• Strong understanding of electrical systems such as:
  • High-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits
  • Battery-based power systems (power management, switching, charging, safety)
  • Embedded command and I/O systems for complex industrial or vehicle applications
  • RF communication systems and components
• Experience with circuit analysis and simulation (e.g., worst-case analysis, signal integrity, logic simulation)
• Understanding of grounding, PCB layout principles, and EMI/EMC tradeoffs
• Experience applying DFMA principles in design development
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail and ownership of work
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and adapt to new challenges
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience with aerospace or space electrical systems
• Experience troubleshooting high-reliability, safety-critical electronics
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC-A-600/610/620, J-STD-001, and DO-254
• Experience with launch vehicle hardware development, integration, and testing
• Experience developing embedded software or firmware for microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGAs
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)

Pay

Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $91,852.00 - $128,592.45. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results (bonus amounts and eligibility not guaranteed and subject to change)

Schedule

C Shift — Friday through Monday (4/10 schedule).

Citizenship & Export Control Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, per U.S. export control regulations.

Background Check Requirements

• Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires access to a military installation
• For drivers operating Commercial Motor Vehicles with GVW/GVWR ≥ 10,001 lbs or transporting placardable hazardous materials: additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations apply (Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection, CDL if applicable, hazardous materials training)
• For certain profiles: ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre-employment and random drug testing and DOT physical