Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer Sr – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin•Denver, FL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The team is building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface and is growing its Materials and Processes Engineering division to support delivery of Lunar objectives. The Senior Materials and Processes Engineer provides broad support for aerospace-grade electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) materials and processes. The engineer supports design, characterization, qualification, drawing review and release, supplier qualification, testing, and manufacturing quality activities for high-reliability electronic hardware. The role also helps establish internal engineering and quality processes and works with cross-functional teams across Lunar Permanence and other Blue Origin business units. Travel to Blue Origin and vendor sites may be required. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Materials Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 8 years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other high-reliability electronic hardware.
Expertise in aerospace EEE components, including PCB, PCBA, cable and wire harnesses, connectors, and associated electronic materials.
Strong familiarity with aerospace EEE material and process requirements, applicable IPC and NASA workmanship standards, characterization methods, and industry best practices.
Strong understanding of and direct experience with electronic component construction, materials, finishes, manufacturing processes, and material-related failure mechanisms.
Strong understanding of and direct experience with PCB/PWA fabrication and assembly, including soldering, plating and finishes, wire and cable, connectors and harnesses, conformal coating, staking, underfill, encapsulation, adhesive bonding, cleaning, and contamination control.
Experience with ESD control, ionic contamination and cleanliness, corrosion prevention, lead-free electronics, tin-whisker mitigation, solderability evaluation, and component refinishing.
Experience reviewing and qualifying EEE materials and manufacturing processes for high-reliability electronic hardware.
Knowledge of radiation effects, outgassing requirements, contamination, corrosion, flammability, toxicity, material compatibility, and environmental qualification for high-reliability electronic hardware.
Experience reviewing engineering drawings, PCB fabrication and assembly drawings, schematics, specifications, bills of materials, ECNs/ECOs, and manufacturing documentation.
Working knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 with applicable Space Addendum, IPC J-STD-011 with Space Addendum, IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space Addendum, IPC-7095, and IPC-7711/7721.
Working knowledge of NASA/JPL EEE component standards and requirements, including the NASA-STD-8739 series, NASA-STD-6012, NASA EEE-INST-002, ASTM E595, and JPL workmanship and materials requirements.
Strong knowledge of failure analysis, root cause analysis, reliability engineering, FRACAS, and material compatibility assessments.
Experience supporting supplier qualification, supplier audits, process validation, manufacturing issue resolution, and corrective actions for electronic hardware and assemblies.
Ability to travel to support development and testing at Blue Origin and vendor sites.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Materials Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other high-reliability electronic hardware.
Experience with supplier qualification, special process assessments, or failure investigations for electronic hardware.
Experience with EEE materials and process qualification and production implementation.
Familiarity with automotive electronics standards, including AEC-Q100/Q101/Q200, IATF 16949, AIAG APQP, PPAP, and ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

Provide broad support for aerospace-grade EEE materials and processes, including PCBs and assemblies, electronic component materials and finishes, soldering, plating and surface finishes, wire and cable, connectors and harnesses, conformal coating, staking, potting, adhesive bonding, cleaning, and contamination control.
Provide design engineering support to ensure EEE parts, materials, and processes meet requirements for vehicle systems.
Execute characterization and qualification efforts related to EEE materials and processes.
Perform M&P signatory review and release of engineering drawings for EEE parts and assemblies.
Support internal and external M&P efforts, including specification development, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, process and material testing, and customer-facing updates.
Help develop internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.
Work with cross-functional teams within the Lunar organization and other business units.
Travel to support development and testing opportunities at Blue Origin and vendor sites.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off 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; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.