TPS Materials Engineer II - Spaceflight Innovation

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) to design, develop, and implement materials and processes for our space vehicles. You will select, test, and characterize materials for extreme thermal environments, working with a dynamic team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities span leading material test campaigns, evaluating metals and composites, coordinating test labs, maintaining traceability, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Materials and Process Engineering.
• Developing professional expertise in applying materials science fundamentals across the development cycle (requirements, design, analysis, fabrication, test).

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and logistics of material test campaigns, from initial planning and vendor coordination to final data delivery.
• Evaluate and select metallic and non‑metallic materials for use in TPS, considering mechanical properties, thermal performance, and environmental resistance.
• Manage hands‑on test article fabrication, hardware builds, and lab characterization activities.
• Meticulously maintain specimen, lot, and batch traceability to ensure data pedigree for all tested hardware.
• Perform data reduction, plotting, and analysis from various material tests to synthesize clear and actionable results.
• Create, review, and maintain engineering documentation, including test procedures, test reports, and material or process specifications.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to integrate material and process requirements into the vehicle design.
• Support the production, integration, and refurbishment of thermal protection systems.
• Practice root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for non‑conformances.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends in advanced materials and thermal protection systems.

Education

B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical field

2+ years of relevant experience in Materials and Process Engineering

Developing professional expertise in applying materials science fundamentals across the development cycle (requirements, design, analysis, fabrication, test)

Tools

CAD

FEA

Thermal analysis tools

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) to design, develop, and implement materials and processes for our space vehicles. You will select, test, and characterize materials for extreme thermal environments, working with a dynamic team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities span leading material test campaigns, evaluating metals and composites, coordinating test labs, maintaining traceability, and