Senior Materials Engineer - Oxygen Compatibility (Lunar)

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 133,500 - 186,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education Support Program

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Denver seeks a Materials Engineer to support oxygen compatibility assessments for crew-rated space systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in aerospace materials and significant knowledge of NASA processes. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure material safety for space applications, directly impacting moon missions and human spaceflight. Strong technical skills and a passion for space exploration are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of M&P or Engineering experience on a production flight or space program.
• Direct signatory experience for OCAs and associated NASA training.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace-grade materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead oxygen compatibility assessments for space materials.
• Perform assessments of component ignition risk in oxygen-enriched environments.
• Work with multi-functional teams to support human-rated capsule production.

Skills

Oxygen compatibility assessments

Materials characterization

Data management

NASA processes knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in Aerospace or related field

MS/Ph.D. Aerospace or related field (desired)

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Denver seeks a Materials Engineer to support oxygen compatibility assessments for crew-rated space systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in aerospace materials and significant knowledge of NASA processes. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure material safety for space applications, directly impacting moon missions and human spaceflight. Strong technical skills and a passion for space exploration are essential for success in this role.