Supplier Development & Qualification Engineer III, Avionics, Communications & Solar
Core
Lead supplier qualification and development for avionics, communications, and solar hardware (GNC units, GPS, antennas, solar arrays) for Blue Origin's spaceflight programs.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development & Qualification Engineer
Builds
Qualified supply base and production-ready components for Blue Ring and satellite programs
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Avionics & Power Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production hardware qualification & supply chain readiness
Required skills
Supplier qualification planning, facility capability assessment, technical onboarding, acceptance criteria definition, bid package technical content, interface control document interpretation, environmental qualification review, AS9100/AS9102 knowledge, make/buy analysis, risk management
Preferred skills
Inertial/electro-optical sensor experience, GNSS/GPS hardware, RF/microwave hardware, solar cell/array laminates, radiation hardness assurance, RF test verification, cleanroom operations, EEE parts engineering, ITAR/EAR familiarity
Technologies
VNA, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration/shock test equipment, EMI/EMC test setups, solar array testing rigs
Responsibilities
Own technical onboarding and qualification of suppliers across the four-gate pathway; Conduct facility and technical capability assessments; Design and run development programs with critical suppliers; Build technical content for executable bid packages; Partner with engineering teams on design reviews and change processes; Feed supplier readiness status and emerging risks to program managers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supplier-facing leadership