Materials and Processes Engineer I - Early Career (2027 Starts)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a materials engineer to address material challenges across aerospace systems. You will review drawings and help select materials for large assemblies, ensuring compatibility with manufacturing processes and program goals.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a related field, with hands-on experience in metallic and non-metallic hardware and a collaborative mindset. This role offers opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a materials science/engineering discipline or related field.
• Experience or internship in metallic and non-metallic hardware materials.
• Ability to analyze material properties, failure modes, and performance in spaceflight contexts.
• Experience in collaborating with design, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to address material challenges in spaceflight systems.
• Review production drawings to ensure material suitability for large assemblies.
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic hardware.
• Select materials and define design requirements to meet program goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize system design and performance.

Skills

Materials science

Mechanical engineering

Metallurgical engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in materials science and engineering

MS in related field (preferred)

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.

Timeline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary locations:

• Kent, WA
• Cape Canaveral, FL
• Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Collaborating as part of a hardworking team to address material challenges in various spaceflight systems.
• Reviewing production drawings for large, complex assemblies to ensure optimal material selection and process implementation.
• Developing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing processes for both metallic and non-metallic hardware.
• Selecting materials and defining design requirements to meet engineering, structural, and program goals.
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including quality, design, structures, thermal, integration, and manufacturing, to optimize overall system design and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.
• Broad experience in: metallic materials such as super alloys, aluminums/ titaniums and their associated processing (e.g. forging, casting, forming, brazing, welding, etc.); non-metallic (e.g. o-rings, seals, lubricants) hardware; material characterization and failure modes (corrosion, failure investigation, thermal degradation, etc.); breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status.
• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Desired

• MS in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related technical subject area.
• Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials.
• Familiarity and interest in at least one of the following areas: friction stir welding and spin forming; mining and geophysical exploration; metallurgy and how it relates to processes such as casting and forging; metallic additive manufacturing (laser power bed) and its application to production hardware

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