Materials & Processes Engineer, Rocket Propulsion

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Materials/Process Engineer to develop and qualify materials for liquid rocket engine applications. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and process teams to optimize materials for performance and cost across development and production lifecycles.

The role requires a BS in a related field, internship experience in materials/process development, and familiarity with Ni- and Cu-based alloys used in aerospace propulsion.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Internship experience focused on materials and processes with an emphasis on materials design, process development, implementation, and/or qualification.
• Exposure to definition and qualification of special processes such as welding, casting, forging, additive, or similar.
• Experience working with Ni-based alloys, Cu-based alloys, and/or other materials common in aerospace propulsion manufacturing.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in a meaningful format.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify materials and processes for liquid rocket engine applications.
• Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to implement and optimize materials for performance and cost.
• Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing and develop process control documentation and quality assurance measures.
• Develop materials test plans process and material evaluation/qualification.
• Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for special processes.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing through non-conformance disposition, manufacturing floor support, etc.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Materials/Process Engineer to develop and qualify materials for liquid rocket engine applications. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and process teams to optimize materials for performance and cost across development and production lifecycles.

The role requires a BS in a related field, internship experience in materials/process development, and familiarity with Ni- and Cu-based alloys used in aerospace propulsion.