Aerospace Materials & Process Engineer II

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a materials/chemical engineering professional to support the production of thermal protection systems, adhesives, sealants, and coatings for flight hardware. You will work hands-on in the manufacturing area, learning from senior engineers to develop, qualify, and scale processes with strict aerospace standards.

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in polymer chemistry, lab testing, and process documentation, plus a proactive, safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2+ years in materials and process development, chemical processing, or lab testing.
• Foundational understanding of polymer chemistry, cure kinetics, rheology, and adhesion.
• Ability to read/interpret basic engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Strong safety mindset and familiarity with SDS and hazardous materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, testing, and qualification of manual and automated TPS coatings and adhesives.
• Conduct qualification tests and follow test campaigns under guidance.
• Draft and edit material specs, process instructions, and test plans.
• Perform chemical/physical testing and mechanical properties testing in the materials lab.
• Support scale‑up from lab to production on flight hardware; maintain safe shop floor practices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and tooling engineers to troubleshoot processes.
• Support nonconformances MRB processes under senior staff guidance.
• Adhere to chemical safety standards and PPE requirements; travel 0–25% as needed.

Skills

Materials science knowledge

Lab testing experience

Process development

Safety and SDS awareness

Reading engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Relevant technical field

Tools

DSC

TGA

FTIR

DMA

Rheology

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a materials/chemical engineering professional to support the production of thermal protection systems, adhesives, sealants, and coatings for flight hardware. You will work hands-on in the manufacturing area, learning from senior engineers to develop, qualify, and scale processes with strict aerospace standards.

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in polymer chemistry, lab testing, and process documentation, plus a proactive, safety-first mindset.