Materials & Processes Engineer II — Space Propulsion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines seeks a Materials & Processes Engineer to identify and qualify materials and processes for liquid rocket engine hardware. You will ensure producibility, lead process controls, and sign off on engine drawings in collaboration with design and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a BS in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering, 2+ years in aerospace materials and processing, and hands-on experience with high-temperature alloys.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science, Chemical Eng or related.
• 2+ years aerospace materials and processes experience.
• Experience with Ni-, Cu-, Al-, Ti-based alloys in aerospace.
• Hands-on with high-temperature materials in spacecraft/engines.
• Experience developing and executing material test plans.
• Knowledge of metal processing (forgings, castings, extrusions, etc.)
• Knowledge of environmental degradation and standard tests (fatigue, creep).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select metallic materials for liquid rocket engines.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing to integrate material requirements.
• Ensure processes have controls for repeatability and quality.
• Act as Materials & Processes signatory for engine drawings.
• Develop and qualify materials for production hardware.
• Generate documentation for material specifications and process controls.
• Disposition nonconformances related to materials and processes.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies in liquid rocket engine materials.

Skills

Materials & Processes

Aerospace industry

High-temperature materials

Test planning

Metallic materials

Education

B.S. in Materials Science Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

M.S./PhD in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

NASA-STD standards

Job description

Blue Origin Engines seeks a Materials & Processes Engineer to identify and qualify materials and processes for liquid rocket engine hardware. You will ensure producibility, lead process controls, and sign off on engine drawings in collaboration with design and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a BS in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering, 2+ years in aerospace materials and processing, and hands-on experience with high-temperature alloys.