Manufacturing Engineer - Blue Ring Avionics

Blue Origin • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. As a part of the Operations business unit supporting Blue National Security, you will focus on the development of satellite systems aimed at solving two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As a member of a hardworking team of engineers and specialists, you will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and testing of Blue Ring — a spacecraft capable of supporting a variety of missions from medium Earth orbit to the cislunar region. The Blue Ring spacecraft provides unprecedented delta-V capabilities, enabling customers to maneuver payloads of more than 3,000 kg to a variety of Earth orbits. Additionally, Blue Ring offers end-to-end services, including hosting, transportation, refueling, data relay, logistics, and in-space edge computing capabilities. As an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority for the subassembly and integration of spacecraft avionics panels, translating engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into precise, repeatable manufacturing processes. You will work at the intersection of electrical and mechanical disciplines, ensuring avionics panel hardware is built to the highest standards of quality, workmanship, and mission assurance. You will develop and own work instructions governing printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), cable and harness installation, panel integration, and acceptance testing — all in compliance with J-STD-001, IPC-6012, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep engagement on the manufacturing floor alongside technicians, quality engineers, and design teams. If you share our vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions — we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) 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
• 1+ years of experience creating English-language work instructions
• Must be 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience with ESD-sensitive hardware handling and contamination control practices in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• 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.

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).
• Perform engineering drawing and schematic reviews, including IPC-2581 / Gerber data review, and provide final manufacturing approval.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level