TPS Materials & Process Engineer for Space Launch

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a TPS Materials Engineer to advance thermal protection systems for the New Glenn program in Seattle. You will develop and refine TPS materials and processes, support design for manufacturing, and help troubleshoot production and refurbishment challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science and 2+ years in high-temperature materials. Travel up to 30% is expected, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration within a diverse engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science required.
• 2+ years of experience in high temperature materials development and testing.
• Familiarity with TPS materials state-of-the-art, esp. flexible insulation blankets.
• Experience with production activities, non-conformance, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supports TPS activities, including materials and process development for fabrication, integration, and refurbishment.
• Design and document studies related to new material or process improvements to generate a database.
• Maintains overview of design interfaces and integration sequences to minimize interference.
• Collaborates with design, thermal, quality, and manufacturing teams to evaluate risks from non-conformances.
• Maintains, monitors, and interprets engineering drawings, process specifications, and standard work procedures.
• Travel up to 30% of the time.

Skills

Materials development

Testing

TPS materials

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Production experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a TPS Materials Engineer to advance thermal protection systems for the New Glenn program in Seattle. You will develop and refine TPS materials and processes, support design for manufacturing, and help troubleshoot production and refurbishment challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science and 2+ years in high-temperature materials. Travel up to 30% is expected, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration within a diverse engineering team.