Provide broad support for aerospace grade materials and processes including: aluminum, steel, inconel, copper, bronze, composite; forming, extrusion, plating, coating, friction welding, brazing, anodization, passivation, solid and sandwich laminates.
Own contamination control plan, requirements, implementation, and verification; provide design engineering support for contamination control for all vehicle systems
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
Lead 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.
Requirements
Minimum of a M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field.
8+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a production space program
In-depth knowledge of NASA contamination requirements and associated standards
Strong familiarity with NASA-STD-6016, and upholding contamination control requirements within for space vehicles
Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification
Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes
Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, MAPTIS, CMH-17)
Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible database
Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites.
Desired:
Ph.D. in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field
Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing
Experience planning and executing material allowables or qualification program
Compensation Range 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
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
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
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
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!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
We are looking talented M&P Engineers to join our growing Lunar Permanence team and build a strong M&P Engineering division dedicated to safely and successfully delivering the Lunar objectives at Blue Origin.
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