Manufacturing Engineer II - Electronics Fabrication

BLUE ORIGIN•Longmont, CO

3d•$84,198 - $117,876•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the Motion Control Business Unit, Honeybee Robotics which designs, manufactures, and tests high-performance, reliable motion control components and integrated solutions that power the most demanding commercial, defense, and space exploration missions. From actuators and gearboxes to motors, motor controllers, and precision motion control systems, our products operate in the harshest environments, enabling critical missions from Earth to deep space. Our Manufacturing Engineering Department plays a critical role in ensuring every component and system meets the rigorous standards required for mission success. As a member of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will apply standard engineering knowledge and methods to plan, design, and execute fabrication for a varied portfolio of electrical assemblies for aerospace systems and components. You will support the development and implementation of production processes, work instructions, and associated ground support equipment (GSE) to efficiently produce a varied portfolio of electronic hardware. This role is a combination of operations development, including planning and documentation development, supporting hands-on production, and troubleshooting/investigating non-conformances.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience with complex electrical aerospace or space hardware
Experience operating, diagnosing, and dispositioning non-conforming electrical hardware, harnesses, software, and/or firmware
Electrical assembly experience including: SMT and PTH component install, Cable, Crimp, and Harness assembly, PCBA Rework/Repair, Component bonding/staking, In-process PCBA testing utilizing power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, network analyzers, etc., PCBA Cleanliness Verification and Conformal Coating
Familiarity with industry standards such as NASA-STD-8339.1, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC-A-600/610/620, IPC-7711/7721, J-STD-001 with Space Addendum, and DO-254
Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks or Creo Pro/E preferred)
Familiarity with 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

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience with aerospace or space electrical systems
Experience troubleshooting high-reliability, safety-critical electronics
Experience with automating PCBA testing and PCBA assembly (component placement, conformal coating, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support to the technician team to support prompt resolution of issues in a fast-paced production environment
Support troubleshooting and disposition of non-conforming (NC) avionics hardware, software, firmware, and electrical systems through detailed work instructions
Assist in the isolation, containment, and resolution of NC parts and assemblies
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause corrective actions (RC/CA) to help 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 assist in implementing Engineering Change Requests (CRs) that improve manufacturability and reduce non-conformances
Partner with design teams during the development cycle to support Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) improvements prior to design release
Generate manufacturing work instructions, production routings, and control plans