Materials & Processes Engineer I — Spaceflight Hardware

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a materials engineer to join a cross-functional team addressing material challenges in spaceflight systems. The role involves selecting materials, reviewing designs, and developing manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic hardware to meet rigorous engineering goals.

Candidates should have a B.S. in a related field with strong experience in material characterization, failure analysis, and processing methods.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in metallic materials (super alloys, aluminum, titanium) and their processing (forging, casting, forming, brazing, welding).
• Experience with non-metallic hardware (o-rings, seals, lubricants).
• Knowledge of material characterization and failure modes (corrosion, failure investigation, thermal degradation).
• Ability to break down complex problems into traceable tasks and communicate project status concisely.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a hardworking team to address material challenges in spaceflight systems.
• Review production drawings for large assemblies to ensure optimal material selection and process implementation.
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic hardware.
• Define design requirements and select materials to meet engineering, structural, and program goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize overall system design and performance.

Skills

Metallic materials

Non-metallic hardware

Material characterization

Failure analysis

Education

B.S. degree or higher in related field

MS in related field (preferred)

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a materials engineer to join a cross-functional team addressing material challenges in spaceflight systems. The role involves selecting materials, reviewing designs, and developing manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic hardware to meet rigorous engineering goals.

Candidates should have a B.S. in a related field with strong experience in material characterization, failure analysis, and processing methods.