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Blue Origin LLC Materials & Processes Engineer, Level III - Engines Avionics in Seattle, Washington
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for the materials and processes (M&P) used to produce electronic assemblies in Blue Origin's Engines. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of materials and processes used to build printed wiring assemblies (PWA), circuit card assemblies (CCA), cables, harnesses, and instruments; as well as a rigorous systems engineering mentality. You will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on solders and soldering, encapsulants, conformal coating, plating, staking compounds, and other materials/processes for electronic components. Your tasks will include conducting multidisciplinary problem-solving activities and proposing solutions to prototype and manufacturing challenges. (i.e., design for manufacturability) to produce PWB, CCA, cables, and harnesses. You will also work collaboratively with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and service providers on the development, prototype, and production of electronic assemblies. Additionally, you will develop Blue Origin standard drawing notes corresponding to this hardware. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree or higher in engineering - material science & engineering strongly preferred. At least 5 years of professional work experience in a related industry. Industry experience developing and producing printed wiring boards (PWB), controllers, circuit card assemblies (CCA), cables, and harnesses. Experienced in applying commercial and military specifications and standards related to printed wiring assembly (PWA), controllers, cables and harnesses. Ability to travel up to 15% of the time - either to suppliers or to our Kent, WA location. 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 Conduct multidisciplinary rapid problem-solving activities and propose solutions to prototype and production manufacturing challenges. (i.e., design for manufacturability). Expertise in applying relevant commercial and military specifications and standards, such as IPC (institute of Printed Circuits) standards related to PWA, CCA, cables and harnesses, and soldering. Developing solder, encapsulants, staking compounds, plating, and conformal coatings callout on drawings for electronic assemblies. Laboratory methods to non-destructive and destructive material/part/assembly analysis of PWB, CCA, electronic assemblies, cable and harnesses. Tin whisker, red plague, and corrosion mitigation of PWB, CCA, electronic assemblies, cable and harnesses Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $111,690---$156,366 USD Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 G