Senior Materials & Flammability Engineer – Lunar Capsule

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,188 - 203,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Seattle is looking for a Nonmetals and Flammability Materials Engineer to develop human-rated space capsules. Responsibilities include flammability testing, materials assessment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of spaceflight development experience and a relevant engineering degree. This position supports a mission to enable sustainable human presence in space. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in human spaceflight product development.
• Previous experience in a similar position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute flammability testing for materials in human-rated capsules.
• Assess softgoods, foams, adhesives, and coatings in high oxygen environments.
• Review and approve material drawings for compliance.

Skills

Flammability testing

Materials assessment

NASA standards knowledge

Team collaboration

Technical mentoring

Education

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials engineering

MS/PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials engineering

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Seattle is looking for a Nonmetals and Flammability Materials Engineer to develop human-rated space capsules. Responsibilities include flammability testing, materials assessment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of spaceflight development experience and a relevant engineering degree. This position supports a mission to enable sustainable human presence in space. Competitive salary and benefits offered.