Materials & Processes Engineer I — Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,313 - 113,837; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) company match

Stock Options for employees

Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking early career engineers in material sciences for various teams to work on spaceflight systems. This role involves collaborating on complex material challenges and optimizing processes for both metallic and non-metallic hardware.

Applicants should have a recent degree in engineering and be ready to start by Fall 2026. The position is based in multiple locations, including Kent, WA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Huntsville, AL, with a focus on teamwork and innovation in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in materials science, engineering or related field.
• Degree must be earned within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Experience in metallic materials processing and characterization.
• Relevant internship or co-op experience in technical fields.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to solve material challenges.
• Review production drawings for assemblies.
• Optimize manufacturing processes for hardware.
• Define materials to meet engineering goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams for system optimization.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Material Selection

Process Optimization

Technical Communication

Flexible Mindset

Education

B.S. degree in relevant engineering field

M.S. degree in relevant engineering field (desired)

Tools

Material Testing Methods

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking early career engineers in material sciences for various teams to work on spaceflight systems. This role involves collaborating on complex material challenges and optimizing processes for both metallic and non-metallic hardware.

Applicants should have a recent degree in engineering and be ready to start by Fall 2026. The position is based in multiple locations, including Kent, WA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Huntsville, AL, with a focus on teamwork and innovation in the aerospace sector.