Additive Machine Programmer Level 1

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a skilled Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support metal AM build processes across aerospace programs. You will work with engineers and technicians to prepare build files, evaluate build risk, and develop build strategies that balance quality and production throughput.

The role emphasizes designing robust build parameters, rapid support structure generation, and documentation in the AM Wiki. A strong schedule discipline and familiarity with CAD/AM tools are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD data viewing, interrogation and/or use for design.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to rigorous schedule constraints.
• Exposure to metal additive manufacturing workflows and AM build processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare part build files using CAD software (Pro/E or Creo, Materialise Magics, 3matic).
• Evaluate build risk and devise build strategies.
• Support AM processing for spaceflight systems and document findings in the AM Wiki.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and liaise with vendors as needed.

Skills

CAD design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Pro/E/Creo

Materialise Magics

3matic

Job description

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will exercise knowledge in the metal Additive Manufacturing workflow, such as design rules, support strategies as well as experience with 3D additive build software (e.g. Magics) to help support Blue Origin’s launch vehicle programs. You will work with engineers and technicians to support additive manufacturing processing for various spaceflight systems. You will assist in meeting a production schedule, designing build strategies, and evaluating new parts for the AM process. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare part build files using CAD software (Pro/E or Creo, Materialise Magics, 3matic)
• Evaluate the build risk
• Devise successful build strategy
• Advise and document to RE’s and AE’s of build risk analysis in ITS
• Advise and document to RE’s and AE’s of build recommended geometry changes needed to lessen the possible build failure.
• Follow standardized file systems, traceability documentation
• Meeting both quality and schedule expectations
• Help to develop new and improved build parameters while not sacrificing the part quality.
• Rapidly design support structures for printed components taking into account factors like heat input/warpage, surface finish, process efficiency, and final requirement conformance
• Follow a standardized workflow that improves part quality, machine up-time and production throughput
• Trouble shoot machine issues and offer advice per past machine experiences.
• Document findings in the AM Wiki.
• Contact machine vendors when experiencing machine issues not yet seen before.
• Document findings in the AM Wiki.

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• An attitude of world-class quality, attention-to-detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue human-space-flight goals.
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness, attention-to-detail, and process ownership.
• Exposure to experience with one or more of the following software CAD software (Pro/E or Creo, Materialise Magics, 3matic)
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to rigorous schedule constraints
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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

• Training or experience working with metal additive manufacturing machines
• 1-3 years of hands on build experience in an AM facility
• Experience with 3-D CAD data – viewing, interrogation and or use for design
• Experience with metallic 3D prep software such as EOSPrint and Materialise Magics
• Experience in an R&D environment, preferably in aerospace, medical devices, or other engineered products

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $26.59 - $37.22. 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 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

Blue’s Standard 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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affiant Action Plans Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiant Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.