Blue Origin

Sr Materials and Process Engineer, Engines

Blue Origin$145K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or higher in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 9+ years of direct experience in materials and processes
  • Experience providing materials and processes guidance across the product lifecycle
  • Working knowledge of various metallic materials including steels and alloys
  • Experience with non-metallics such as epoxies and adhesives
  • Proficient in joining techniques like adhesive bonding, welding, and brazing

Responsibilities

  • Develop and qualify materials and processes for engine applications
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to implement specialized materials
  • Lead material selection and trade assessments for new designs
  • Identify and apply state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and develop quality assurance measures
  • Create materials test plans for selected materials and assemblies
  • Manage process and repair qualifications throughout development and production lifecycles
  • Identify and implement cost and lead time reduction opportunities

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%
  • Education Support Program for ongoing learning opportunities
  • Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

Description:

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

This is a unique role, which will span Materials and Process Engineering andfocus onmaterials and processes forBlue’s advanced engine program. This role will directly impact design and manufacturability of engine hardware, ultimately contributing to lowering the cost of access to space.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and qualifymaterials andprocesses for engine applications

  • Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to design, qualify and implementspecialized materials

  • Lead material selectionand trades for new designs

  • Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing, and develop process control documentation and quality assurance measures

  • Develop materials test plans forselected materials and assemblies

  • Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle

  • Identify and implement improvement opportunities forcost and lead time reductions

Qualifications:

  • B.S. degreeor higherinMaterialsScience andEngineering,ElectricalEngineering,Chemical Engineeringor related field

  • 9+yearsof directexperienceinmaterials and processes

  • Experienceproviding M&P guidanceacrossproductlifecycle

  • Working knowledge ofmetallic materials includingsteels,stainless steels,Ci-based alloysand copper

  • Experience working with variousnon-metallics such as epoxies, potting materials, adhesives

  • Experience with joiningand joint design foradhesive bonding, welding,brazing,and fastening

Desired:

  • Advanced degree in relevant discipline.

  • In-depth understanding of materials/ process relationshipsacross a broad range of alloys and materials

  • Familiarity with a range of manufacturing processes (additive, casting, forging) and their impact onmaterial properties

  • Experience with maintenance, repair, and overhaulon complex hardware or systems

  • Experience setting up and qualifying new manufacturing equipment and/or processes

  • Understanding of, and ability to work too, relevant quality and design codes and standards.


Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ


Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


Benefits

  • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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