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Supplier Development & Qualification Engineer III, Avionics, Communications & Solar

Huntsville, AL, US💼 Full-time💰 $112,059–$112,059🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

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

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