Manufacturing Engineer, II, Payloads

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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!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

This role is part of Project Formulation team in Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The Project Formulation team is an innovative, fast-paced group of experts covering power systems, simulation and environments, thermal and fluids management, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), autonomy, command and control, data handling and instrumentation, electrical integration and avionics, and propulsion.

As a part of Formulation team, you will have access to cutting edge tools and technologies that will shape the future of space industry. We thrive in a results-oriented, prototype-driven, and fail-fast  this role you will own the development of system manufacturing through the entire product lifecycle from concept through production. This is a builder's role. You'll split time between the desk (process documentation, DFM feedback, supplier coordination) and the floor (assembly, troubleshooting, prototype builds).

We're looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership of problems, and ships hardware.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Author work instructions, manufacturing BOMs, and process documentation for prototype and qualification hardware

Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design teams; drive producibility improvements that reduce cost and cycle time Support manufacturing floor operations: troubleshooting, NCR generation and closure, lineside engineering support

Design and procure tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids Build and test prototype systems, engineering demos, and early flight hardware

Develop manufacturing plans defining flow through fabrication, assembly, test, and integration

Coordinate with suppliers to ensure hardware meets requirements, schedule, and budget

Support NPI activities including build plans, duration estimates, and manufacturing readiness reviews

Create tWO and mWOs to support build and execution of payload.

Minimum Qualifications BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related field)2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience

Proficiency in CAD (Creo preferred) and PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent)
Working knowledge of GD&THands-on experience with hardware assembly, fabrication, or machining

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, and specifications

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience

Aerospace hardware manufacturing experience

Experience with CNC machining, forming, welding, brazing, or additive manufacturing

Supplier quality experience (audits, technical interchanges, process controls)
Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration exposure

Experience with simulation tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN)

Experience with tWO/mWO documentation and execution

Able to navigate Blue’s…