Manufacturing Engineer III - Electronics Fabrication Hardware

Manufacturing Engineer III - Electronics Fabrication Lead optimization of electronics fabrication processes for aerospace‑grade hardware

Location:

Longmont, Colorado, United States

Compensation: $102, USD / year

Base pay range for CO applicants: $ - $

Job Tags:
Hardware

As part 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 develop and implement comprehensive production process and work instructions and associated ground support equipment (GSE) to efficiently produce electronic hardware. This role combines operations development, including planning and documentation development, supporting hands‑on production, and troubleshooting/investigating non‑conformances.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 5%
• Shift: Monday–Friday (5/8 schedule)
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Provide hands‑on support to technician team in resolving issues promptly in a fast‑paced production environment
• Lead troubleshooting and disposition of non‑conforming (NC) avionics hardware, 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 (RC/CA) 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 (CRs) 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

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent experience
• 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 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 multimeters, 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 (Solid Works or Creo Pro/E preferred)
• 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

• 5+ 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.)

• Benefits include: 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.