Senior Materials & Processes Engineer (Additive Manufacturing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines in Washington state is seeking an experienced Materials & Processes leader for Metallic Additive Manufacturing. You will guide AM hardware development, implement robust processes, and mentor engineers across a cross‑functional team to advance spaceflight materials and components.

The role emphasizes process development, materials characterization, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver reliable AM solutions for space propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years metallic AM experience.
• Bachelor's in Materials Science/Engineering or related field.
• Principle investigator in process development and optimization of metallic AM processes.
• Hands on experience measuring and characterizing AM of nickel, aluminum, and copper alloys.
• Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring progress, resources, and budgets.
• Experience with powder metallurgy.
• Knowledge of characterization methods: SEM, EDS, EBSD, PSD, XRF, ICP, OES.
• Proven experience developing and executing test plans for materials/components.
• Proven experience developing and executing experimental plans and reporting results.
• Strong written and PC skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead AM Materials & Processes team to direct Additive Manufacturing efforts and hardware.
• Identify low maturity AM technologies to improve performance or manufacturability of engines.
• Mentor and support AM M&P engineers.
• Develop AM processes, parameters, requirements, and specs for metallic materials.
• Lead test campaigns: design, collect, analyze material data for AM metals and engine hardware.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers to implement AM requirements.
• Execute root cause and corrective actions for AM builds.
• Optimize and production-harden AM processes to increase throughput and reduce variability.
• Contribute to internal engineering and quality processes to standardize material evaluation.

Skills

7+ years AM

Team leadership

AM process development

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science/Engineering

Masters or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SEM

EDS

EBSD

PSD measurements

XRF

ICP

OES

Job description

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for Materials & Processes tasks related to Metallic Additive Manufacturing for various spaceflight systems and Blue Origin as a company. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of technology roadmap and maturation, and process, machine and material development strategy. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical and strategic efforts within a cross‑functional Materials & Processes team to lead direction of Additive Manufacturing efforts and hardware within Blue Origin's world class in‑house facilities.
• Identify low maturity Additive Manufacturing technologies to improve technical performance or manufacturability of liquid rocket engines.
• Mentor and support a team of competent high performing AM M&P engineers.
• Develop Additive Manufacturing processes, parameters, requirements, and specifications for existing and novel metallic materials.
• Lead test campaigns designing, collecting and analyzing material properties data for in‑house produced Additively Manufactured metallic materials and Engines hardware.
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers to implement requirements in all phases of AM coupled with robust production solutions and design for manufacture.
• Execute root cause and corrective actions efforts AM builds.
• Optimize and production harden AM processes to increase throughput and decrease variability.
• Contribute to the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years directly related Metallic Additive Manufacturing experience.
• Minimum Bachelors in material science/engineering or related field.
• Principle investigator in process development and optimization of metallic Additive Manufacturing processes.
• Hands on experience measuring, analyzing, developing, characterizing Additive Manufacturing of nickel (e.g. Inconel), aluminum, and copper alloys.
• Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets.
• Experience with powder metallurgy.
• Knowledge of applicability of characterization methods such as SEM, EDS, EBSD, PSD measurements, XRF, ICP, and OES.
• Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components or materials.
• Proven experience developing and executing experimental plans, analyzing data and concisely reporting the results.
• Strong written and personal computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Material Science/Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Laser Powder Bed Fusion industry experience.
• Experience transitioning materials and processes from development to production.
• Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets.
• Product impact focused mindset.
• Experience with statistical analysis.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• 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 work force. 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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