Senior Solar Materials & Process Engineer - Space Power

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 129,611 - 181,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25% of the time

Education Support Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Material and Process Engineer to advance materials and manufacturing for solar arrays used in aerospace power systems. You will design and optimize processes for solar cells and panels, collaborate with R&D to scale novel materials, and ensure high‑quality output with robust process controls.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in materials science, 8+ years in manufacturing or lab settings, and experience with semiconductor or PV devices, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or laboratory environment.
• Experience with semiconductor, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic devices.
• Familiarity with the space environment and its effects on materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine manufacturing processes related to solar cells and panels.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to transition novel materials and processes into production.
• Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent, high‑quality output.
• Identify and solve challenges related to process scale‑up and qualification.
• Support the integration of photovoltaic cells into solar power modules (SPMs), ensuring mechanical, electrical, and environmental compatibility for aerospace power systems.
• Work closely with module design, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams to support cell-to-module integration, including encapsulation, electrical interconnects, and qualification testing.
• Document experimental and process data thoroughly and support technology transfer activities to manufacturing, following aerospace quality and traceability requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of technical innovation, process safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a high‑performance engineering environment.

Skills

Adhesive properties

Soldering

Bonding processes

Coatings

Composites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering field

Job description

Blue Origin in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Material and Process Engineer to advance materials and manufacturing for solar arrays used in aerospace power systems. You will design and optimize processes for solar cells and panels, collaborate with R&D to scale novel materials, and ensure high‑quality output with robust process controls.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in materials science, 8+ years in manufacturing or lab settings, and experience with semiconductor or PV devices, with