Materials and Process Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) at Blue Origin. The engineer will develop, qualify, and support precision-cleaning processes for flight hardware and help maintain system cleanliness throughout the hardware lifecycle in accordance with aerospace specifications. The position works hands-on with manufacturing engineers, contamination-control engineers, and technicians in manufacturing to support launch vehicles and spacecraft. It calls for technical expertise, leadership, commitment to quality, attention to safe and repeatable spaceflight, and the ability to deliver results in a rapidly evolving team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in contamination control, M&P engineering, or a closely related aerospace or defense discipline.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and material/process specifications.
• Demonstrated experience implementing contamination-control plans for flight or high-reliability hardware.
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated ability to drive material/process development and qualifications to completion with little guidance.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations and adapt to rapidly changing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear technical documents and present findings to multidisciplinary teams.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with cleanliness verification techniques such as particle counting, NVR analysis, witness coupons, and optical inspection.
• Familiarity with cleanliness standards such as IEST-STD-CC1246, MIL-STD-1246, SAE AS598, and/or ISO 14644.
• Experience with propulsion systems, including liquid rocket engines, propellant feed systems, or pressurization systems.
• Familiarity with optical, cryogenic, or precision mechanism cleanliness requirements.
• Experience supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle.
• Experience in aerospace failure analysis and root cause investigation involving contamination as a root cause or contributing factor.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certification.

Responsibilities

• Author and establish contamination-control materials and processes specifications, work instructions, engineering dispositions, and test plans in accordance with aerospace requirements and industry standards.
• Work with manufacturing engineers, contamination-control engineers, and technicians to develop precision-cleaning processes and maintain required cleanliness levels throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Partner with work centers to provide guidance on establishing, certifying, and monitoring controlled work areas and clean rooms for all ISO classifications.
• Enforce enterprise-wide contamination-control standards and ensure consistency across programs and sites.
• Enforce cleanliness-level requirements for flight hardware, environments, fluids, and support equipment.
• Perform or oversee cleanliness verification testing, including surface particle counts and nonvolatile residue (NVR).
• Support failure investigations involving contamination as a root cause or contributing factor.
• Support design reviews by evaluating hardware designs for cleaning accessibility, including geometry and material compatibility.
• Assess facilities and work locations for suitability to support required cleanliness levels, and develop compensating measures or mitigation strategies where requirements are not met.
• Travel as necessary to support design interface meetings, operations support, or off-site development activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in alignment with 5S standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level