Spaceflight Materials & Processes Engineer I

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options for regular employees

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a capable materials engineering candidate to join a fast-paced spaceflight program in Washington. You will review production drawings, select materials, and optimize manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic hardware, collaborating with quality, design, structures, thermal, integration, and manufacturing teams.

Candidate should hold a B.S. in a related field and be able to start by Fall 2027, with preference for MS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating as part of a hardworking team to address material challenges in various spaceflight systems.
• Reviewing production drawings for large, complex assemblies to ensure optimal material selection and process implementation.
• Developing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing processes for both metallic and non-metallic hardware.
• Selecting materials and defining design requirements to meet engineering, structural, and program goals.
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to optimize overall system design and performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Trust-building

Education

B.S. in materials science or related field

MS in related field (desirable)

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks a capable materials engineering candidate to join a fast-paced spaceflight program in Washington. You will review production drawings, select materials, and optimize manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic hardware, collaborating with quality, design, structures, thermal, integration, and manufacturing teams.

Candidate should hold a B.S. in a related field and be able to start by Fall 2027, with preference for MS.