Materials & Process Engineer II
About The Position
Blue Origin is hiring a Materials & Process Engineer II to support development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. The position supports the VAST (Valves, Actuators, Component Standards, and Technology) team, with emphasis on nonmetallic materials, and works across components including valves, regulators, actuators, EMAs, quick disconnects, umbilical panels, and COPVs. The engineer will select, characterize, and qualify materials and processes; review and approve material selections for in-house and off-the-shelf components; and develop processes and characterize material properties and design allowables. The work applies experience with polymers and nonmetallic materials to issues such as compatibility, wear, cold flow, friction, and foreign object debris generation. It is a hands-on role involving time in test laboratories disassembling and diagnosing failed components, with general materials knowledge and curiosity also needed to address metallic-component issues. The role calls for a flexible, collaborative, detail-oriented, hardworking team member who is dedicated to quality and safe human spaceflight. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent-residency, refugee, or asylum status eligibility requirement. A standard background check is required; additional checks apply to certain job profiles.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant field, from an ABET-accredited school.
- At least 3 years of experience with materials and processes used in aerospace or another relevant industry.
- Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification.
- Knowledge of industry standards and databases for material data analysis, such as MAPTIS and CMH-17.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Eligible to work under the stated export control regulations: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development.
- Experience with materials in extreme environments, such as cryogenic temperatures or pure oxygen.
- Experience with high-pressure systems.
- Experience running ambient, elevated-temperature, and cryogenic material testing.
- Experience with statistical analysis for preparing design allowables.
- Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM) software, including release and approval processes.
Responsibilities
- Work with a cross-functional team on material selections, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce aerospace hardware.
- Review and approve drawings for conformance to the New Glenn Parts, Materials and Process Plan, ensuring proper selection and definition of materials and processes.
- Provide technical support and disposition nonconformances arising from application and implementation of material or process control requirements.
- Select, characterize, and qualify materials and processes across New Glenn components.
- Review and approve material selections for in-house and off-the-shelf components.
- Develop processes and characterize material properties and allowables.
- Apply knowledge of polymers and nonmetallic materials to issues including compatibility, wear, cold flow, friction, and foreign object debris generation.
- Work in test labs to disassemble and diagnose failed components.
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 individual contributions or other factors.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
