Propulsion Engineer II - Materials and Processes - Additive Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Short & long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Stock options

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineer in Washington for metallic additive manufacturing of spaceflight hardware. You will shape AM processes, analyze material data, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement robust, producible solutions.

Requires a BS in materials science/engineering with 2+ years AM experience, hands-on testing of nickel, aluminum, and copper alloys, plus strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in materials science/engineering or related field
• Experience leading AM process development
• Hands-on AM characterization of nickel, aluminum, copper alloys
• Experience managing technology development projects and budgets
• Experience with powder metallurgy
• Hands-on skills with SEM, EDS, EBSD, IGF, PSD measurements, XRF, ICP, and OES
• Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical and strategic efforts to support Additive Manufacturing for AM hardware
• Develop AM processes, parameters, requirements and specifications for metallic materials
• Lead test campaigns designing, collecting and analyzing material properties data
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality and integration engineers to implement AM requirements
• Execute root cause and corrective actions for AM builds
• Optimize and production-harden AM processes to increase throughput and reduce variability
• Contribute to development of internal engineering and quality processes for material evaluation

Skills

Additive Manufacturing

Materials science

Process development

Root cause analysis

Test data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

SEM

EDS

EBSD

XRF

ICP

OES

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for Materials & Processes tasks related to Metallic Additive Manufacturing for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of material characterization, supporting design for producibility, and component qualification. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Lead tactical and strategic efforts within a cross-functional Materials & Processes team to support Additive Manufacturing efforts and hardware within Blue Origin’s world class in-house facilities.
• Develop Additive Manufacturing processes, parameters, requirements, and specifications for existing and novel metallic materials.
• Lead test campaigns designing, collecting and analyzing material properties data for in-house produced Additively Manufactured metallic materials and Engines hardware.
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers to implement requirements in all phases of AM coupled with robust production solutions and design for manufacture.
• Execute root cause and corrective actions efforts AM builds.
• Optimize and production harden AM processes to increase throughput and decrease variability.
• Contribute to the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors in material science/engineering or related field and 2+ years relevant experience.
• Principle investigator in process development and optimization of metallic Additive Manufacturing processes.
• Hands on experience measuring, analyzing, developing, characterizing Additive Manufacturing of nickel (e.g. Inconel), aluminum, and copper alloys.
• Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets.
• Experience with powder metallurgy.
• Hands on skills with SEM, EDS, EBSD, IGF, PSD measurements, XRF, ICP, and OES.
• Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components or materials.
• Proven experience developing and executing experimental plans, analyzing data and concisely reporting the results.
• Strong written and personal computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience planning and analyzing room temperature, cryogenic, and elevated temperature mechanical testing Failure and Forensic Analysis experience.
• Experience with statistical analysis and preparation of design allowables.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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