Senior Materials and Processes Engineer – Crew Habitation, Lunar Permanence

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced M&P engineer to support crewed space hardware with a focus on material characterization, qualification, and NASA standards. You will own requirement implementation, lead cross-functional teams, and coordinate supplier qualification and testing to ensure mission-ready components.

The role requires 8+ years in M&P, familiarity with NASA standards, and the ability to travel to Blue Origin and supplier sites.

Qualifications

• MS degree in aerospace, materials, mechanical, manufacturing, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of M&P engineering experience on a crewed space program.
• Knowledge of NASA cleanliness, contamination, toxicity, and life support system materials requirements.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-6001 and related crew-facing hardware requirements.
• Experience testing and qualifying components, materials, and processes.
• Ability to travel to Blue Origin and vendor sites.
• U.S. citizen or eligible status for work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad support for aerospace-grade materials and processes across multiple materials.
• Own material and process requirement implementation and verification for crew-facing hardware.
• Lead material characterization and qualification efforts for crew-facing hardware.
• Review production drawings for large assemblies and document reviews to requirements.
• Sign off M&P releases of drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate internal and external M&P efforts including supplier qualification and testing.
• Develop internal processes to standardize material evaluation and qualification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Lunar organization teams.

Skills

Material Characterization

Material Qualification

Test Plan Development

Material Data Analysis

Fluid Compatibility Assessment

Corrosion Prevention and Control

Contamination Control

Mechanical Testing

Engineering Drawing Review

Supplier Qualification

Education

MS degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Eng, or related field

PhD in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Eng, or related field

Tools

MAPTIS

MMPDS

CMH-17

Job description

• Provide broad support for aerospace-grade materials and processes, including aluminum, steel, inconel, copper, bronze, composites, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, friction welding, brazing, anodization, passivation, and solid and sandwich laminates
• Own material and process requirement implementation and verification for crew-facing hardware in a pressurized space crew module
• Lead and coordinate material characterization and qualification efforts for crew-facing hardware
• Systematically review production drawings for large, complex assemblies and document reviews against established requirements
• Provide M&P signatory release of engineering drawings for parts and assemblies
• Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts, including specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates
• Develop internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification
• Work with cross-functional teams within the Lunar organization and other business units

Requirements

• Minimum M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a crewed space program
• In-depth knowledge of NASA cleanliness, contamination, toxicity, and life support system materials requirements, standards, characterization methods, and industry best practices
• Strong familiarity with NASA-STD-6001, toxicological, fungal, and microbial assessments, and related NASA requirements for crew-facing hardware in a pressurized space crew module
• Strong familiarity with fluid compatibility of materials, particularly for water systems and corrosion prevention and control
• Experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes
• Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis, including MMPDS, MAPTIS, and CMH-17
• Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company-accessible database
• Ability to travel to other Blue Origin and vendor sites
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Desired: ability to assess soft goods, foams, adhesives, coatings, flammability risks, and toxic atmosphere, with working knowledge of high oxygen concentration environments
• Desired: Ph.D. in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Desired: experience owning cleanliness and contamination control requirements for crewed space vehicles

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in aerospace-grade materials and processes, including material characterization, qualification, and compliance with NASA standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage material and process-related data effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• M&P Engineering Experience
• Material Characterization and Qualification
• NASA Cleanliness and Contamination Standards
• Test Plan Development and Execution
• Material Data Analysis Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Material Characterization
• Material Qualification
• Test Plan Development
• Material Data Analysis
• Fluid Compatibility Assessment
• Corrosion Prevention and Control
• Contamination Control
• Mechanical Testing
• Engineering Drawing Review
• Supplier Qualification

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Trust Earning
• Cultural Inclusion

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Materials
• NASA-STD-6001
• MMPDS
• MAPTIS
• CMH-17
• Crew-Facing Hardware
• Pressurized Space Module
• Toxicological Assessments
• Fungal Assessments
• Microbial Assessments