Materials and Processes Engineer III – Mechanisms, Lunar Permanence

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced M&P engineer to support aerospace-grade materials and processes, including tribology and lubrication for vacuum environments. You will review designs, sign off on drawings, and coordinate qualification activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams on lunar program projects.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in a relevant engineering field, 6+ years in M&P, and familiarity with MMPDS/MAPTIS. Some travel to Blue Origin/vendor sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of M&P engineering for a production space program.
• Tribology expertise including lubrication, coatings, wear mechanisms.
• Experience with space vacuum lubricants and materials.
• Experience reviewing materials and processes for qualification.
• Ability to design and execute component/material test plans.
• Knowledge of MMPDS, MAPTIS, CMH-17 standards.
• Willingness to travel to Blue Origin and vendor sites; U.S. work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&P engineering support for aerospace-grade materials and processes.
• Provide design engineering support for mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Ensure parts and materials meet vehicle system requirements.
• Execute characterization and qualification efforts for materials and processes.
• Review production drawings and release drawings as M&P signatory.
• Evaluate lubricants and surface treatments for vacuum/high-cycle life.
• Characterize friction, wear, and lubrication via testing and analysis.
• Support internal/external M&P efforts including QA and supplier qualification.
• Develop internal processes to standardize material evaluation and qualification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Lunar organization and other units.

Skills

Tribology expertise

Lubrication science

Material data analysis

Test plan execution

Welding/Brazing/Coatings

Data base management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Material/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Chemical Eng

M.S. or Ph.D. in related field (desired)

Tools

Database management

Mechanical testing equipment

Cryogenic testing equipment

Job description

• Provide M&P engineering support for aerospace-grade materials and processes, including aluminum, steel, inconel, copper, bronze, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, welding, brazing, anodization, and passivation
• Provide design engineering support for mechanical systems and mechanism assemblies
• Ensure parts, materials, and processes meet requirements for vehicle systems
• Execute characterization and qualification efforts related to materials and processes
• Systematically review production drawings for large, complex assemblies and document reviews against established requirements
• Release engineering drawings for parts and assemblies as an M&P signatory
• Evaluate and select lubricants, dry-film coatings, and surface treatments for vacuum, cryogenic, and high-cycle-life applications
• Characterize friction, wear, and lubrication behavior through analysis and laboratory testing
• Support internal and external M&P efforts, including specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates
• Develop internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Lunar organization and other business units

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a production space program
• Demonstrated expertise in tribology, including lubrication science, surface coatings, and wear mechanisms
• Experience with solid-film and liquid lubricants for space and vacuum environments
• Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes
• Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis, including MMPDS, MAPTIS, and CMH-17
• Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company-accessible databaseAbility to travel to support development and testing at other Blue Origin and vendor sites
• Applicants 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
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or related field (desired)
• Experience running ambient, elevated-temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing (desired)
• Experience planning and executing material allowables or qualification programs (desired)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineering, with a strong focus on aerospace-grade materials, tribology, and mechanical systems. Proficient in developing and executing test plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating across teams to enhance material evaluation and qualification.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• M&P Engineering Experience
• Tribology Expertise
• Material Selection and Qualification
• Test Plan Development
• Knowledge of MMPDS and MAPTIS

Hard Skills

• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Systems Design
• Tribology
• Material Data Analysis
• Test Plan Execution
• Surface Coatings
• Lubrication Science
• Welding
• Brazing
• Anodization

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• First Article Inspection
• Material Allowables
• Vacuum Environments

Tools & Technologies

• Database Management
• Mechanical Testing Equipment
• Cryogenic Testing Equipment