Spaceflight Materials & Processes Engineer I

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a materials engineer to address material challenges across aerospace systems. You will review drawings and help select materials for large assemblies, ensuring compatibility with manufacturing processes and program goals.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a related field, with hands-on experience in metallic and non-metallic hardware and a collaborative mindset. This role offers opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a materials science/engineering discipline or related field.
• Experience or internship in metallic and non-metallic hardware materials.
• Ability to analyze material properties, failure modes, and performance in spaceflight contexts.
• Experience in collaborating with design, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to address material challenges in spaceflight systems.
• Review production drawings to ensure material suitability for large assemblies.
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic hardware.
• Select materials and define design requirements to meet program goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize system design and performance.

Skills

Materials science

Mechanical engineering

Metallurgical engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in materials science and engineering

MS in related field (preferred)

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a materials engineer to address material challenges across aerospace systems. You will review drawings and help select materials for large assemblies, ensuring compatibility with manufacturing processes and program goals.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a related field, with hands-on experience in metallic and non-metallic hardware and a collaborative mindset. This role offers opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.