Materials & Processes (M&P) Sr Engineer - Crew Module Environment - Lunar Permanence

About the role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. The goal is to build sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and interpret flammability testing for materials, components, and processes used in a human-rated space capsule with direct experience in applying NASA-STD-6001B and NASA-STD-6016.
• Assessment of softgoods, foams, adhesives, coatings, flammability risks, and toxic atmosphere, with working knowledge of high oxygen concentration environments on materials.
• Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce a human-rated space capsule.
• Review and approve drawings for conformance to the Lunar Crew Lander Parts, Materials, and Process Plan.
• Absorb and address nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Find opportunities for improvements to quality, cost, and schedule.
• Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials engineering
• 10+ years of experience in human spaceflight product development

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials engineering
• 15+ years of experience in human spaceflight product development

Skills

Direct experience in applying NASA-STD-6001B and NASA-STD-6016. Working knowledge of high oxygen concentration environments on materials. Experience in human spaceflight product development.

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

Pay

For CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Schedule

Not specified

Qualifications

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.

Culture Statement

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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

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