Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer II – 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 Transportation team and build a strong M&P Engineering division dedicated to safely and successfully delivering the Lunar objectives at Blue Origin. 

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!

Responsibilities: 

• Broad materials & processes support for metallic and/or composite materials including: forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, friction welding, brazing, anodization, and passivation; solid and sandwich laminates. 
• Support design, analysis, materials selection, process development, and M&P qualification for space vehicles
• 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 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 
• Contribute to 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. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field. 
• 2+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a production flight program 
• Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification for aerospace applications 
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes 
• Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties of aerospace grade (either metallic or composite) materials 
• Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible database 
• Experience with design and qualification for at least one of the following areas: welding qualification, metallic inserts, fasteners, EMI & EMC, corrosion, flammability and FST, solid or sandwich laminate composite structures
• 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. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 

Desired: 

• M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field 
• In-depth knowledge of metallic materials characterization techniques (e.g. SEM, EDS, metallography, and mechanical testing) 
• In-depth knowledge of composite materials characterization techniques (e.g. ultrasound, micrography, and mechanical testing)
• Experience with stiffened skin construction, castings, and large forgings
• Demonstrated experience developing new aerospace processes and refining existing ones 
• Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing 
• Experience planning and executing material allowables or qualifica