Engines: Materials and Processes Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,313 - 113,837; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with a company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking early career Engineers for their Seattle location, focusing on materials and processes for liquid rocket engines. The ideal candidates will have experiences in engineering with special processes and strong analytical skills. Opportunities to contribute to the future of aerospace propulsion manufacturing are included.

Successful applicants will develop essential processes, work closely with engineers, and support manufacturing. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation range from $81,313 to $113,837 is offered.

Qualifications

• Internship experience focused on materials and processes.
• Exposure to definition and qualification of special processes.
• Experience with Ni-based alloys and Cu-based alloys.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify materials and processes for liquid rocket engines.
• Work with engineers to optimize materials for performance and cost.
• Develop materials test plans and process control documentation.

Skills

Materials Science and Engineering

Metallurgy

Welding Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Data collection and analysis

Education

B.S. degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

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 Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

We are hiring for multiple early career Engines M&P engineering roles with specialized focus in special processes, welding/joining, additive manufacture, metallurgy, casting/forging, sealing and more in support of liquid rocket engines. This role will directly impact design and manufacturability of rocket engine hardware, ultimately contributing to lowering the cost of access to space.

Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary Locations

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.

• Kent, WA
• Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify materials and processes for liquid rocket engine applications
• Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to implement and optimize materials for performance and cost
• Identify and apply mature state‑of‑the‑art processes to manufacturing and develop process control documentation and quality assurance measures
• Develop materials test plans, process and materials evaluation/qualification
• Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for special processes
• Support day-to-day manufacturing through non‑conformance disposition, manufacturing floor support, etc.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Internship experience focused on materials and processes with an emphasis on materials design, process development, implementation, and/or qualification
• Exposure to definition and qualification of special processes such as welding, casting, forging, additive, or similar
• Experience working with Ni‑based alloys, Cu‑based alloys, and/or other materials common in aerospace propulsion manufacturing
• Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in a meaningful format
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired

• Demonstrated experience with materials and process development and qualification
• In‑depth understanding of materials/process relationships
• Familiarity with a wide variety of manufacturing processes (additive, casting, forging) and their impact on joining techniques
• Experience with failure and forensic analysis of aerospace or other complex hardware
• Experience evaluating and interpreting NDT inspection results
• Understanding of quality standards, industrial codes, and/or material specifications

How to prepare

We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more. Include your internship, co‑curricular, and research experience in your resume, along with relevant programming languages used.

Compensation Range

WA applicants: $81,313.00 – $113,837.85. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match 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 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's affirmative action plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process should contact us at [e-mail].