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

BLUE ORIGIN•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$133,500 - $203,263

About The Position

The Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer Sr joins Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon lunar landers and related products. The role supports the development of sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface and contributes to an M&P Engineering division focused on safely delivering Lunar objectives. The position provides broad support for aerospace-grade electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) materials and processes. It supports design engineering, characterization and qualification, engineering drawing review and release, supplier qualification, manufacturing and material testing, and the development of internal engineering and quality processes. The engineer works with cross-functional teams across the Lunar organization and other business units, and may travel to Blue Origin and vendor sites for development and testing. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirement. The role requires a Blue Origin standard background check; additional checks may apply to certain job profiles. Base pay ranges listed are $145,188.00–$203,263.20 for California applicants, $133,500.00–$186,898.95 for Colorado applicants, and $145,188.00–$203,263.20 for Washington applicants; other site ranges may differ.

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 materials 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, BOMs, 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 standards and requirements for EEE components, 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 other 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, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

M.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/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.
Review and release engineering drawings for EEE parts and assemblies as an M&P signatory.
Support internal and external M&P efforts, including specification development, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, process and material testing, and customer-facing updates.
Support development of 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 at other Blue Origin and vendor sites.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and 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 individual contributions and company results or other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.