Materials and Process Engineer - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

About the role

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Own, iterate, and maintain Blue Origin's enterprise-wide ESD Control Program in accordance with ANSI/ESD S20.20, MIL-STD-1686, and applicable NASA/defense workmanship standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.6).
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc audits, assessments, and certifications of ESD Protected Areas (EPAs) across avionics laboratories, cleanrooms, spacecraft integration facilities, and testing environments.
• Specify, qualify, and perform performance verification of ESD mitigation hardware, packaging materials, static-control apparel, and equipment (such as ionizers, constant monitors, floor finishes, and ESD-safe tooling).
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to flight hardware or tooling damaged or threatened by ESD events.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously optimize ESD training and certification programs for manufacturing personnel, quality inspectors, and engineers.
• Provide technical support during engineering design reviews to ensure electronic hardware, tooling, and test equipment are designed with robust ESD protections.
• Characterize ESD-sensitive components (Class 0 and ultra-sensitive devices) and define special handling and packaging requirements.
• Manage calibrations and performance verification of ESD test instrumentation (e.g., resistance meters, static field meters, charge plate monitors).
• Serve as the primary technical interface representing Blue Origin's ESD program during customer, compliance, and third-party quality audits.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in alignment with 5S standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant technical engineering field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing, managing, or auditing ESD control programs within aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of ESD Association (ESDA) standards, specifically ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR53, and MIL-STD-1686.
• Proven technical leadership experience, with the ability to influence cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams without direct authority.
• Expertise in the testing and selection of dissipative, conductive, and shielding materials, as well as environmental factors (relative humidity control).
• Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated capability to author corporate-level standards, test reports, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring block diagrams.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to drive facility-wide program improvements with little to no guidance.
• Approachable disposition, broad-minded, and adaptable to rapidly changing requirements.
• Calm demeanor in high-pressure situations with the tenacity to resolve conflict for permanent problem resolution.
• Able to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• 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 Professional certification

Professional certification from the EOS/ESD Association (e.g., Certified ESD Program Manager, ESD Control Program Device Design Engineer, or ESD Certified Professional-S20.20 Auditor).

Benefits

• 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%
• 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

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.