Materials & Processes Engineer II: Aerospace for Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a materials engineer to join the VAST team in Washington, focusing on nonmetallic materials for the New Glenn program. You will review material selections, validate processes, and support characterization alongside a cross-functional team.

You will work in test labs, diagnose issues in components, and apply your polymer and materials expertise to ensure safety and reliability of aerospace hardware. A strong collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or relevant ABET-accredited field.
• 3+ years of experience with materials and processes used in aerospace or related industry.
• Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification.
• Knowledge of standards/databases for material data analysis (MAPTIS, CMH-17).
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional team on material selections, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce aerospace hardware.
• Review and approve drawings for conformance to the NewGlennParts, Materials and Process Plan, ensuring proper selection and definition of materials and processes.
• Provide technical support and disposition of nonconformances arising from material/process control requirements.

Skills

Materials science

Polymers

Nonmetallic materials

Engineering drawings

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Materials/Polymer/Chemical/Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Tools

MAPTIS

CMH-17

PLM software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a materials engineer to join the VAST team in Washington, focusing on nonmetallic materials for the New Glenn program. You will review material selections, validate processes, and support characterization alongside a cross-functional team.

You will work in test labs, diagnose issues in components, and apply your polymer and materials expertise to ensure safety and reliability of aerospace hardware. A strong collaborative mindset is essential.