Senior New Product Introduction Engineer, Electronics & Avionics - Lunar Permanence

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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!

We’re seeking a Senior New Product Introduction Engineer to help transition advanced electronics and avionics from prototype to flight-ready hardware for next-generation lunar systems.

If you’re from automotive, consumer electronics, high tech, aerospace, defense, contract manufacturing, or adjacent industries, your electronics manufacturing expertise translates directly to our needs. This role is ideal for someone who can navigate electronics design and manufacturability trade spaces, and who can manage complex NPI programs effectively because they have working technical knowledge of the hardware.

We are primarily seeking a senior-level engineer to help establish and scale this capability, but are open to exceptional candidates at adjacent career levels whose electronics manufacturing, NPI, and cross-functional execution experience align with the needs of the role.

You will serve as a technical bridge between development, manufacturing, test, supply chain, suppliers, and contract manufacturers, ensuring design intent, manufacturability inputs, build strategy, and production risks are understood and acted on throughout the hardware NPI lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introduction for complex electronics assemblies, PCBAs, and avionics hardware.
• Drive DFM, DFA, and DFT improvements through hands-on analysis and manufacturability feedback.
• Coordinate build configuration readiness, including engineering documentation, release packages, and build records.
• Support manufacturing process development, validation, troubleshooting, and technical issue closure.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, assembly, and test failures.
• Represent the development team on manufacturing floors and with contract manufacturers to resolve build issues and close technical gaps.
• Align build strategies, prototype and pilot build objectives, risk posture, and production readiness criteria.
• Communicate build risks, technical issues, and production-readiness status in program reviews and cross-functional forums.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience combining electronics manufacturing expertise with technical program or NPI coordination responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with PCBA manufacturing, SMT, electronic assembly processes, or test integration.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and product development environments.
• Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, and DFT principles with demonstrated implementation experience.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or electronics manufacturing services providers on build execution, process development, or issue resolution.
• Experience driving root cause analysis, corrective actions, or process improvements.
• Ability to manage complex technical programs while maintaining hands-on engineering involvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IPC standards, electronics manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Experience with manufacturing readiness reviews, build readiness reviews, or technical process validation.
• Experience managing NPI programs from prototype through pilot build and production ramp.
• Experience with scalable production systems or manufacturing processes designed for volume growth.
• Background in hardware technical program management, manufacturing program management, product operations, or similar cross-functional hardware execution roles.
• Experience with complex, multi-board electronic systems, avionics assemblies, or electronics products transitioned from prototype to production.

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Culture Statement

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Background Check

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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.

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