Manufacturing Engineer - Lunar Operations (Mid - Senior)

Application close date:

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 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.

We are seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers to join our Operations team at Blue Origin. In this role, you will own the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics across advanced lunar and spacecraft hardware domains. The ideal candidate is results-driven, skilled in resource management, and committed to high-quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, quality, supply chain, and production—to streamline processes, reduce costs, and accelerate build timelines. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin’s continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering. 

This is a pooling requisition for current and anticipated openings across multiple Lunar teams, shifts, and locations. Candidates will be matched to the right roles as needs are identified.  

Role Specific Details:

• Shifts: Multiple shifts available

• Location: Space Coast, FL  

• Relocation: Available  

• Potential travel: Up to 10% for training and related activities (where applicable) 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the industrialization of new flight and payload hardware (solar arrays, avionics, structures, mechanisms, integration & test, GSE, and more). 

• Drive application and optimization of DFM, DFA, DFT across product lifecycle. 

• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing and assembly processes. 

• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to integrate products and accelerate build. 

• Develop and maintain clear manufacturing documentation (work instructions, inspection plans, process flows, tooling). 

• Evaluate/implement new manufacturing tech: composites, advanced machining, additive, metrology, materials, automation, etc. 

• Lead, support, and document root cause investigations and drive corrective action. 

• Ensure strict compliance to standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA, UL, AWS, etc.). 

• Own or support process FMEAs, risk assessments, equipment validation, and product qualification. 

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction; advocate for Lean/DFx principles.

• Mentor, coach, and support the technical development of engineers and technicians. 

• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in program, customer, supplier, and cross-functional reviews. 

Team Focus & Domain Specialties:

Blue Origin’s integrated manufacturing teams enable the development, production, and lunar deployment of groundbreaking aerospace hardware. You will work within one or more core specialty domains: 

• Thermal & Fluid Systems| Lunar/spacecraft radiators, heat exchangers, active/passive thermal hardware. Cryogenic and fluid/propulsion systems, oxygen handling. Pressure vessel and tank integration, qualification, and test. 

• Structures & Integration | Complex aerospace structures, assemblies, pressure vessels, and large-scale mechanisms. Launch vehicle GSE, tooling, and multi-axis/mechanized fabrication. Structural analysis (FEA), design, fabrication, qualification, and NDT. 

• Tooling & Ground Support Equipment | Design, build, test, and commissioning of flight tooling, automated assembly tooling, mechanical fixtures, lifting rigs. PLC/motion control systems for mechanized/robotic tooling. Fabrication, maintenance, and integration for flight and ground support systems. 

• Solar Arrays & Avionics | Space-rated solar arrays: cell processing, wing/panel build, stringing, NASA standards. Avionics/harnesses, ESD/bonding, cleanroom practices, advanced test/metrology. Special electronic equipment development and integration. 

• Assembly, Integration & Test | Complete vehicle/subsystem assembly & build flow sequencing. System-level integration and test: tubing, harnesses, tanks, structures, propulsion, avionics. Ground and flight hardware integration, qualification, and certification. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline 

• Relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience: (3+ years Level II Engineer, 5+ years Level III Engineer, 8+ years Level IV Engineer) 

• Demonstrated experience creating clear, accurate manufacturing documentation (work instructions, BOM, flow diagrams) 

• Ability to work required shift and site, with flexibility for extended shifts/overtime as needed 

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s/Advanced degree in relevant engineering field 

• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, PMP, or equivalent certification 

• Thermal/Fluid Systems: Hardware/system-level ownership, experience with spacecraft thermal control, pressure vessel and protection systems qualification; application of NASA, ASME, AWS, UL, and similar codes. 

• Structures & GSE: Experience designing, building, and qualifying complex aerospace structures, pressure vessels, GSE/tooling (flight or ground support equipment), multi-axis mechanical systems, PLC/motion control. 

• Solar Arrays/Avionics: Experience building/testing solar arrays, harnesses, panel/wings; proficiency with NASA-STD-8739.*, ESD cleanroom practices, electronics systems, advanced test methods; familiarity with safety-critical hardware. 

• Assembly, Integration & Test: Complex vehicle integration, subsystem troubleshooting, NPI, production transition, qualification, and certification. 

• Proficiency in one or more: NX, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, Windchill, PLM/MRP/BOM management 

• Experience with advanced metrology (CMM, laser scanning), manufacturing automation, digital work instructions 

• Experience with analytical evaluation (DFM, DFA, FEA, tolerance/FMEA, NDT [visual, dye pen, ultrasound, X-ray, CT, EC, XRF]) 

• Direct project ownership, technical leadership, and mentorship of engineering/operations teams 

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in new product development, design-to-production transition, or DFx advocacy 

• Exceptional communication skills; ability to represent manufacturing engineering expertise in cross-site teams, customer/supplier interfaces, and technical reviews 

• A record of mission assurance, world-class quality, and continuous improvement 

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.