Materials & Process Engineer II - Composite

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

4d•$99,201 - $138,880•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will share in the team's impact on all aspects of the development and production of composite parts for our New Glenn launch vehicle. You will directly support New Glenn’s as well as Blue Origin’s success through owning the qualification and build of large-scale composite parts and materials at internal and external vendors. You will drive the development and optimization of composite production processes internally and externally, develop and improve process and material specifications, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce cycle time. You will work with the broader team to address non-conformances, develop repairs, and ensure design for producibility. You will be critical in troubleshooting complex technical challenges, implementing innovative solutions, and transitioning composite materials from development to production. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or relevant field from ABET-accredited school
4+ years of proven experience with polymer-based composites
Experience with process development and qualification of composite materials, especially laminate / core sandwich structures, for use in aerospace
Experience evaluating and troubleshooting processes and equipment
Experience with design for producibility and engineering drawing review
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to balance small and large projects with a variety of customers across large geographic distances

Nice To Haves

Experience working with external vendors and managing supplier relationships, especially vendor qualification and procedure reviews
Experience with authoring process and material specifications and test reports
Experience in both development and production environments
Experience with defining, implementing, or testing composite repairs
Familiarity with aerospace standards and specifications relevant to composites and knowledge of characterization techniques
Proficiency in navigating models in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E & Catia preferred)

Responsibilities

Drive qualifications to implement new materials, processes, and hardware, including tooling and equipment reviews
Develop test plans and reports for material characterization for design allowables, including mechanical testing, thermal analysis, and chemical analysis
Coordinate test panel build and testing within schedule and budget constraints
Author and update specifications for composite applications
Review documentation to ensure compliance to hardware requirements internally and at external suppliers
Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware
Disposition nonconformances, develop repair solutions, and find opportunities for improvements to quality, cost, and schedule
Review and approve engineering drawings for adherence to M&P requirements and best practices and provide technical guidance to ensure producibility of new hardware
Travel to support internal and external suppliers up to 25% of the time