Senior Materials & Process Engineer – Aerospace Launch Systems

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Materials & Processes professional to support New Glenn hardware, reviewing drawings, selecting materials, and ensuring process conformance. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, material data development, and nonconformance resolution to advance production readiness.

A strong aerospace background and meticulous approach are required. The candidate will work on material property databases, process definitions, and cross-functional reviews across sites,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering or relevant field from ABET accredited school.
• 5+ years experience with materials and processes used in the aerospace, or other relevant industry.
• Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification for aerospace applications.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes.
• Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, MAPTIS, CMH-17).
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership.

Responsibilities

• Work with a cross-functional team on material selections, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce aerospace hardware.
• Review and approve drawings for conformance to the New Glenn Parts, Materials and Process Plan.
• Evaluate for fluid compatibility, cleanliness, oxygen compatibility and finishes/coatings.
• Own material characterization, allowables and help expand the current database of material properties.
• Support the development of processes culminating in the drawing definition of the process and inspection requirements.
• Provide technical support and disposition of nonconformance's from the application of material and/or process control requirements implementation.
• Experience with NDT types (RT, PT, UT, ET, etc).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ability to learn quickly

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Materials Science or similar

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Materials & Processes professional to support New Glenn hardware, reviewing drawings, selecting materials, and ensuring process conformance. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, material data development, and nonconformance resolution to advance production readiness.

A strong aerospace background and meticulous approach are required. The candidate will work on material property databases, process definitions, and cross-functional reviews across sites,