Lead Materials & Processes Engineer, Space Propulsion

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a senior Materials/Process engineer to develop and qualify materials for rocket engine applications. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and process teams to implement specialized materials and robust process controls.

You will lead material selection decisions, apply advanced manufacturing methods, and craft test plans for assemblies. This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and lifecycle support across development and production stages.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years’ of direct experience in materials and processes.
• Experience providing M&P guidance across product lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of metallic materials including steels, stainless steels, Ci-based alloys and copper.
• Experience working with non-metallics such as epoxies, potting materials, adhesives.
• Experience with joining and joint design for adhesive bonding, welding, brazing, and fastening.
• Advanced degree in relevant discipline.
• In-depth understanding of materials/ process relationships across a broad range of alloys and materials.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (additive, casting, forging) and their impact on material properties.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify materials and processes for engine applications.
• Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to design, qualify and implement specialized materials.
• Lead material selection and trades for new designs.
• Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing, and develop process control documentation and quality assurance measures.
• Develop materials test plans for selected materials and assemblies.
• Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities for cost and lead time reductions.

Skills

Materials engineering

Process development

Quality assurance

Manufacturing know-how

Joint design

Documentation

Cross-functional

M&P guidance

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks a senior Materials/Process engineer to develop and qualify materials for rocket engine applications. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and process teams to implement specialized materials and robust process controls.

You will lead material selection decisions, apply advanced manufacturing methods, and craft test plans for assemblies. This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and lifecycle support across development and production stages.