Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling and GSE - TeraWave

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 spaceflightThis role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.The Emerging Systems business unit at Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications withTeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbpsanywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwideAs a Manufacturing Engineer focused on Tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE), you will own the mechanical and procedural backbone of our production line. You willbe responsible forensuring our advanced optical systems are designed for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) while also designing, building, and qualifying the precision tooling required for assembly. This role is critical to transforming a prototype design into a reliable, high-yield production product by creating robust fixtures, process plans, and handling solutions.Special Mentions:Travel expectations: Up to20% travel to supplier facilities and other Blue Origin sitesResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Process PlanningLead DFM/DFA reviews with the design team, driving changes to improve manufacturability, reduce assembly time, and increase production yield.Author andmaintaindetailed manufacturing process plans, including routers, travelers, and work instructions (WI)optimizedfor a high-volume production flow.Implement andmonitorStatistical Process Control (SPC) for critical manufacturing and alignment processes to ensure process capability (Cpk).Tooling, Fixtures & GSE DesignDesign and build the full suite of production tooling, including precision alignment nests,bondlinegauges, shim kits, and custom fixtures.Develop and qualify all Ground Support Equipment (GSE)requiredfor safe and efficient assembly, including handling/transport tooling and gimbal integration aids.Manage fixture tryouts and lead iterative design refinements to ensure tooling meets cycle time and yield targets.Coordinate with the quality team to perform dimensional metrology inspections and Gage R&R (GR&R) campaigns for all production tooling.Rapid Prototyping & Iterative DevelopmentLead rapid prototyping efforts across hardware, electronics, and software systems tovalidatedesign concepts early,establishingagile development processes that balance speed withappropriate fidelitywhilemaintainingrigorous documentation.Create effective feedback loops between prototype testing results and system design, coordinating cross-functional teams to integrate and test full-scale prototypes that align with system requirements and enable continuous refinement of the architecture.Production Support & QualificationSupport root-cause investigations during development and production builds, implementing corrective actions for any process or tooling issues.Collaborate with design and test teams to ensure tooling and handling GSE are compatible with environmental test setups (vibration, shock, TVAC).Su

Created: 2026-02-10