Materials and Process Engineer III, Engines

About the role

This is a unique role, which will span Materials and Process Engineering and focus on materials and processes for Blue's advanced engine program. This role will directly impact design and manufacturability of engine hardware, ultimately contributing to lowering the cost of access to space.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify materials and processes for engine applications
• Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to design, qualify and implement specialized materials
• Lead material selection and trades for new designs
• Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing, and develop process control documentation and quality assurance measures
• Develop materials test plans for selected materials and assemblies
• Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities for cost and lead time reductions

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years' of direct experience in materials and processes
• Experience providing M&P guidance across product lifecycle
• Working knowledge of metallic materials including steels, stainless steels, Cu-based alloys and copper
• Experience working with various non-metallics such as epoxies, potting materials, adhesives
• Experience with joining and joint design for adhesive bonding, welding, brazing, and fastening

Desired

• Advanced degree in relevant discipline
• In-depth understanding of materials/process relationships across a broad range of alloys and materials
• Familiarity with a range of manufacturing processes (additive, casting, forging) and their impact on material properties
• Experience with maintenance, repair, and overhaul on complex hardware or systems
• Experience setting up and qualifying new manufacturing equipment and/or processes
• Understanding of, and ability to work to, relevant quality and design codes and standards

Pay

For WA applicants: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

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
• Depending 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 factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.