New Glenn Stage 2 Materials & Process Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$99,201 - $138,880

About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring a Materials & Process Engineer to support development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. The position applies technical expertise and commitment to quality to support safe, repeatable spaceflight and human spaceflight. The team emphasizes safety, collaboration, inclusion, manufacturable design, standardization, simplicity, and lower costs. The engineer will provide materials and processes (M&P) expertise for aerospace-grade materials and processes, support mechanical systems and mechanism assemblies, and conduct material characterization and qualification. The role also supports supplier qualification and other external M&P activities. Relocation may be provided, and travel is expected up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience with materials and processes used in aerospace or another relevant industry.
Broad experience with metallic materials such as superalloys, aluminum, and titanium and associated processing such as forging, casting, forming, and welding; non-metallic hardware such as O-rings, seals, and lubricants; and material characterization and failure modes such as corrosion, failure investigation, and thermal degradation.
Knowledge of industry standards and databases for material data analysis, such as MAPTIS and CMH-17.
Experience breaking complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status.
Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
Ability to build trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated ability to drive material and process development and qualifications to completion with little guidance.
Flexible mindset and ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing clear technical documents and presenting findings to multidisciplinary teams and leaders.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, 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 degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development.
General experience with aerospace composites, such as prepreg layup, bonding, and autoclave or out-of-autoclave cures.
Awareness of composite material characterization and mechanical testing, including coupon-level testing, test data review, and interpreting results against specifications and allowables.
Experience in aerospace failure analysis and root cause investigation involving contamination as a root cause or contributing factor.
Experience with statistical analysis for preparing design allowables.
Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certification.

Responsibilities

Author M&P specifications, work instructions, engineering dispositions, and test plans in accordance with aerospace requirements and industry standards.
Support development of processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.
Provide M&P engineering support for aerospace-grade materials, including aluminum, steel, titanium, and Inconel, and processes such as forming, extrusion, plating, coating, welding, anodizing, and passivation.
Provide design engineering support for mechanical systems and mechanism assemblies to ensure parts, materials, and processes meet applicable requirements.
Execute characterization and qualification efforts related to materials and processes.
Support external M&P efforts, including supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, mechanical testing, and customer updates.

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, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion