Manufacturing Engineer III - Electronics Fabrication

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope.

We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

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 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 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.

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided

Travel expected up to 5%

Shift: Monday–Friday (5/8 schedule)
Interviews will include a technical assessment

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide hands-on support to technician team to support prompt resolution of issues 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent experience5+ 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 assemblyPCBA 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 (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

Desired Qualifications5+ 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…