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Blue Origin · 2 days ago

Solar R&D Manufacturing Engineer III

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company that envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The Solar R&D Manufacturing Engineer III will define, document, and continuously improve production processes for complex solar panels and deployment mechanisms, while ensuring compliance with rigorous standards and optimizing operations through data-driven experimentation.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Draft and sustain WIs, travelers, and checklists for solar panel assembly and array/mechanism integration

Execute DOE trials to tune welding/tabbing, adhesive dispense/cure, lamination, and handling processes

Set up and manage in-line inspection: AOI/vision, IV flash, EL imaging, continuity/hipot; ensure traceability

Perform receiving inspections and lot qualification; support NC processing

Enforce ESD, cleanroom, contamination/outgassing controls; maintain tooling calibration and readiness

Analyze yield and defect data; implement containment, poke‑yoke, and 5S/visual management

Collaborate with Tooling/GSE and Automation on fixtures, transfer systems, and process sensors

Support structured review readiness; generate process capability evidence

Apply workmanship standards (NASA‑STD‑8739.x, J‑STD‑001, etc.) and train operators

Document changes through CM; maintain as-built records and build histories

Coordinate with Tooling/GSE on fixtures and with Test on TVAC/vibe/deployment handling procedures

Work effectively in a scrappy cross-disciplinary R&D environment with a geographically distributed team

Qualification

Solar panel manufacturingDOE executionIn-line inspection setupNASA‑STD‑8739.xJ‑STD‑001IPC‑A‑610/7711/7721Tooling calibrationCleanroom controlsSoft skills

Required

BS in ME/IE/Manufacturing or related engineering discipline; 5-7+ years in aerospace electronics/composites or solar panel manufacturing

Authoring and sustaining WIs/travelers/checklists; MES traceability

DOE execution for welding/tabbing, adhesive dispense/cure, lamination/handling

In‑line inspection/test setup: AOI/vision, IV flash, EL, continuity/hipot; receiving inspection/NC support

ESD, cleanroom, contamination/outgassing controls; tooling calibration/readiness

Familiarity with NASA‑STD‑8739.x, J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610/7711/7721

Preferred

5–7+ years; IPC/J‑STD/NASA‑8739 certifications

Experience with semi‑automation (vision/PLC basics) and fixture/gage development

Preparing MRR/PRR/TRR packages and process capability evidence

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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.