Manufacturing Engineer - Blue Ring Avionics

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering intent, drawings, schematics, and configurations into fully functional avionics panel hardware through the development of clear and precise manufacturing work instructions.
• Lead and support avionics panel subassembly and integration on the manufacturing floor, including PCBA installation, connector installation, cable and harness routing and termination, panel closeout, and bonding/grounding.
• Enforce and apply workmanship standards per J-STD-001 (soldering), IPC-6012 (qualification and performance of rigid printed boards), and IPC/WHMA-A-620 (cable, wire, and harness assemblies) across all avionics panel build activities.
• Serve as the technical liaison between avionics design engineering, electrical systems, test operations, and manufacturing to ensure seamless translation of design intent to production.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions that clearly define receiving inspection, fabrication, PCBA installation, wire harness integration, panel integration, functional testing, and refurbishment procedures.
• Disposition and investigate root causes of Non-Conformances (NCs) and Discrepancy Reports (DRs) related to avionics panel hardware; implement preventative and corrective actions.
• Author in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve avionics panel design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
• Conduct FMEA studies focused on avionics panel assembly processes, solder joint integrity, connector torque compliance, and harness routing to strengthen the design–build–test feedback loop.
• Drive DFMA principles across avionics panel design reviews, focusing on accessibility, connector placement, harness routing, strain relief, and testability.
• Identify and qualify tooling needs for avionics panel production, including soldering stations, torque tools, ESD-safe fixtures, and test equipment.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Support component acceptance testing and avionics panel-level functional verification activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields) from an accredited university.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role: 0–3 years → Level 1 Manufacturing Engineer; 3+ years → Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer; 5+ years → Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer; 8+ years → Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
• Available to work A-Shift (M–TH, 5:00AM–3:30PM) with flexibility to adjust shift as needed and willingness to work extended hours if required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or ability to obtain.
• Certification in one or more of the following: J-STD-001 – Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT); IPC-6012 – Qualification and Performance of Rigid Printed Boards; IPC/WHMA-A-620 – Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies (CIS or CIT).
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or space systems with a focus on avionics or electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with avionics panel build activities, including PCBA installation, RF and data connector termination, wire harness routing and tie-down, chassis bonding, and panel-level functional testing.
• Familiarity with conformal coating processes, potting, and other avionics protection methods in accordance with IPC-CC-830 or equivalent.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) as applied to avionics chassis, panel, and mounting hardware.
• Experience developing spacecraft or ADHP (Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance) avionics hardware.
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management and BOM reconciliation within a PLM environment.
• Proficiency with Windchill or equivalent PDM/PLM tools; experience with Jules a plus.
• Strong skills in organizational and project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt charting).
• Material Review Board (MRB) experience, including authoring and dispositing Non-Conformance Reports for avionics hardware.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and related quality processes.
• Proficient in writing high-quality work instructions at a high pace in a fast-moving production environment.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools as required.