Senior Material and Process Engineer - Solar Arrays at Blue Origin Denver, CO

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 129,611 - 181,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25% of the time

Education Support Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Material and Process Engineer to advance materials and manufacturing for solar arrays used in aerospace power systems. You will design and optimize processes for solar cells and panels, collaborate with R&D to scale novel materials, and ensure high‑quality output with robust process controls.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in materials science, 8+ years in manufacturing or lab settings, and experience with semiconductor or PV devices, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or laboratory environment.
• Experience with semiconductor, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic devices.
• Familiarity with the space environment and its effects on materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine manufacturing processes related to solar cells and panels.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to transition novel materials and processes into production.
• Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent, high‑quality output.
• Identify and solve challenges related to process scale‑up and qualification.
• Support the integration of photovoltaic cells into solar power modules (SPMs), ensuring mechanical, electrical, and environmental compatibility for aerospace power systems.
• Work closely with module design, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams to support cell-to-module integration, including encapsulation, electrical interconnects, and qualification testing.
• Document experimental and process data thoroughly and support technology transfer activities to manufacturing, following aerospace quality and traceability requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of technical innovation, process safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a high‑performance engineering environment.

Skills

Adhesive properties

Soldering

Bonding processes

Coatings

Composites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering field

Job description

Senior Material and Process Engineer - Solar Arrays – Denver, CO

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As a key member of our dedicated solar array engineering team, you will develop and perfect materials and processes for solar cells, modules, and panels, directly contributing to the energy solutions powering our next‑generation space missions.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine manufacturing processes related to solar cells and panels
• Collaborate with R&D teams to transition novel materials and processes into production
• Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent, high‑quality output
• Identify and solve challenges related to process scale‑up and qualification
• Support the integration of photovoltaic cells into solar power modules (SPMs), ensuring mechanical, electrical, and environmental compatibility for aerospace power systems.
• Work closely with module design, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams to support cell‑to‑module integration, including encapsulation, electrical interconnects, and qualification testing.
• Document experimental and process data thoroughly and support technology transfer activities to manufacturing, following aerospace quality and traceability requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of technical innovation, process safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a high‑performance engineering environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering field
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or laboratory environment
• Experience with semiconductor, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic devices
• Expertise with one or more of the following: adhesive properties, soldering, bonding processes, coatings, composites
• Familiarity with the space environment and its affect on materials

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years and space photovoltaics experience
• Direct experience with III‑V or silicon solar cell and/or panel fabrication processes
• Familiarity with testing of space‑grade solar cells/panels
• Knowledge of photovoltaic device physics and performance characterization
• Ability to source, design and test materials and properties for solar array improvement

Compensation Range For

CA applicants is $140,959.00–$197,342.25; CO applicants is $129,611.00–$181,454.70; WA applicants is $140,959.00–$197,342.25

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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