Engineer - Materials & Processes I (Propulsion) - Early Career (Evergreen)

Location: Huntsville, AL; Greater Seattle Area

Application close date

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

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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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.

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are hiring for multiple early career Engines M&P engineering roles with specialized focus in special processes, welding/joining, additive manufacture, metallurgy, casting/forging, and more in support of liquid rocket engines. This role will directly impact design and manufacturability of rocket engine hardware, ultimately contributing to lowering the cost of access to space.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Develop and qualify materials and processes for liquid rocket engine applications

Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to implement and optimize materials for performance and cost.

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

Develop materials test plans process and material evaluation/qualification.

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

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for special processes.

Support day-to-day manufacturing through non-conformance disposition, manufacturing floor support, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Internship experience focused on materials and processes with an emphasis on materials design, process development, implementation, and/or qualification

Exposure to definition and qualification of special processes such as welding, casting, forging, additive, or similar.

Experience working with Ni-based alloys, Cu-based alloys, and/or other materials common in aerospace propulsion manufacturing.

Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in a meaningful format.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with materials and process development and qualification

In-depth understanding of materials/ process relationships

Familiarity with a diverse range of manufacturing processes (additive, casting, forging) and their impact on joining techniques

Experience with failure and forensic analysis of aerospace or other complex hardware

Experience evaluating and interpreting NDT inspection results

Understanding of quality standards, industrial codes, and/or material specifications.

Base Pay Range for

WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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 facto