Aerospace Materials Engineer — Polymers & Nonmetals

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Materials & Process Engineer III to join the Polymers and Nonmetallics team in the Greater Seattle area. You will drive material selections, define processes, and qualify nonmetallic components for the New Glenn program, spending time in test labs to diagnose issues and ensuring design compliance with M&P standards.

You will collaborate across teams to characterize materials, develop test plans, and support nonconformance disposition, leveraging experience with polymers

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 5+ years of experience with materials and processes used in aerospace or related industry.
• Experience with nonmetallic materials used for sealing/bushings (e.g., PTFE, PCTFE, FEP, PEEK, Vespel)
• Experience developing and executing test plans for materials and processes.
• Knowledge of material data analysis databases (e.g., MAPTIS, CMH-17).
• Ability to learn quickly and work in fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional team on material selections, processes, and suppliers for aerospace hardware.
• Review and approve drawings per New Glenn Parts, Materials and Process Plan.
• Own material characterization and development of material property allowables.
• Support development and qualification of material-related processes.
• Provide technical disposition of nonconformances related to material/process controls.
• Conduct characterization and inspection methods for nonmetallic materials (e.g., FTIR).

Skills

Materials science knowledge

Polymer science

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Materials Science or related field (ABET-accredited)

Tools

MAPTIS

CMH-17

PLM software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Materials & Process Engineer III to join the Polymers and Nonmetallics team in the Greater Seattle area. You will drive material selections, define processes, and qualify nonmetallic components for the New Glenn program, spending time in test labs to diagnose issues and ensuring design compliance with M&P standards.

You will collaborate across teams to characterize materials, develop test plans, and support nonconformance disposition, leveraging experience with polymers