Materials and Processes (M&P) Sr. Engineer, Fluids systems – Lunar Permanence

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking talented M&P Engineers to join our growing Lunar Permanence team and build a strong M&P Engineering division dedicated to safely and successfully delivering the Lunar objectives at Blue Origin. 

Responsibilities:

• · Broad materials & processes support for metallic materials including: aluminum, steel, inconel, copper, bronze; forming, extrusion, plating, coating, friction welding, brazing, anodization, and passivation.
• · Specific materials & process support for high pressure liquid oxygen, hydrogen, and helium systems, including: tubes, valves, pumps, screens; oxygen compatibility assessments and hydrogen embrittlement evaluation.
• · Support design, analysis, materials selection, process development, and M&P qualification for space vehicle fluid systems
• · Review production drawing for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements
• · Responsible for M&P signatory release of engineering drawings for fluids parts and assemblies
• · Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts, including development of specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates
• · Lead the 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• · Minimum of a M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• · 8+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a production space program
• · In-depth knowledge of oxygen compatibility assessments, including having performed and released OCAs for space flight fluids systems
• · Strong familiarity with NASA-STD-6001, and upholding flammability and fluids compatibility requirements within for space vehicles
• · Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification for aerospace fluids applications
• · Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes
• · Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, MAPTIS, CMH-17)
• · Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible database
• · Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field
• Received NASA training for OCAs
• Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing
• Experience planning and executing material allowables or qualification program

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80;CO applicants is $125,480.25-$175,672.35;WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80

Other site ranges may differ

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

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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