Spaceflight Materials & Process Engineer II

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off up to four weeks annually

Job summary

Blue Origin is looking for an experienced engineer to develop thermal protection systems. This role involves applying technical expertise to ensure quality and safety in aerospace applications. Responsibilities include testing processes and managing technical relationships. A strong background in chemical engineering or related field is essential.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess a passion for innovations in spaceflight. Join us in making space accessible to everyone.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Industrial experience in core polymer areas.
• Deep technical understanding of polymer chemistry.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of chemical storage and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and qualify application processes for thermal protection systems.
• Plan and execute process qualification campaigns.
• Establish critical surface preparation methods.
• Author and execute detailed process specifications.
• Manage testing programs and technical relationships.

Skills

Thermal protection systems

Polymer chemistry

Chemical engineering

Aerospace specifications

Surface preparation

Education

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or relevant technical field

Tools

Chemical analysis equipment (FTIR, DSC, TGA)

Job description

Blue Origin is looking for an experienced engineer to develop thermal protection systems. This role involves applying technical expertise to ensure quality and safety in aerospace applications. Responsibilities include testing processes and managing technical relationships. A strong background in chemical engineering or related field is essential.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess a passion for innovations in spaceflight. Join us in making space accessible to everyone.