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

Blue Origin LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Kent, WA and Huntsville, AL seeks early career Engines M&P engineers focused on materials and processes for liquid rocket engine applications. You will develop and qualify materials and processes, collaborate with design, manufacturing, and process engineers to optimize performance and cost, and help create process control documentation and qualification plans.

The role emphasizes applying mature processes, owning qualification across development and production, and

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 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 (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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 measure.
• 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Internship experience focused on materials and processes

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.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

Primary Locations

• 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 measure.
• 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 (current Green Card holder), 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.

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 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

• Benefits include: 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.

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 desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 workforce. 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.

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