(Early Career) Space Resources Application Engineer Materials and Processes I

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 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!

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

We believe that to preserve our planet, humanity must expand beyond our limits, venturing into space to explore and discover new energy and material resources.

In pursuit of this vision, we invite you to join our dynamic Space Resources Program. We're dedicated to developing and demonstrating In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies for the Moon and beyond. If our mission resonates with you and you're eager to contribute, you could be the perfect addition to our inclusive, open-minded, and forward-thinking team.

We're seeking a dedicated materials and processes application engineer who can engage in all phases of a rapid product development cycle, from Technology Development to formal design, implementation, environmental testing, and final integration. We value self-motivated, hands-on individuals who can find practical solutions to abstract problems. This role requires expertise in fabricating, testing, and analyzing high-temperature material assemblies and integrated molten regolith electrolysis systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

You will be responsible for setting up and running experiments, collecting data, analyzing data, and generating reports to communicate observed material interactions and subsystem failure modes. You will also conduct tests on high-temperature testbeds, prepare materials for structural and chemical characterization, and perform sample analysis. Your understanding of optical microscopy, electron microscopy, x-ray fluorescence, and x-ray diffraction will be highly leveraged.

Our teams work in fast-paced cycles of design, analysis, and construction to deliver a scalable solution. We're looking for someone adaptable, willing to take action, eager to learn, and committed to safety and quality. Your creativity, innovative spirit, and ability to navigate changing requirements are crucial. ​

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and related field
• Relevant internship experience.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and execution.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skill.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory with chemical and high-temperature hazards.
• Experience in a chemistry or materials science laboratory.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate results.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• Excellent communication skills, including generating reports, documenting test results, and using concise verbal language to describe laboratory results.
• Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of high-temperature ceramics and refractory metals.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems (pumps, fittings, vacuum gauges, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrochemical systems and testing.
• Experience in high-temperature furnace design and construction.
• Experience in EDS/XRF/XRD analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and LabView.

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $75,510.00-$105,714.00

Other site ranges may differ

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