Welding Engineer - Materials & Process - Lunar Permanance

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin on Merritt Island, FL is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer specializing in fusion and solid state welding for lunar hardware programs. You will work with design, manufacturing and quality teams to define material requirements and production processes, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in materials engineering, hands-on welding experience with aluminum/titanium/nickel alloys, and familiarity with nondestructive inspections. U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace, materials, mechanical, welding engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in materials engineering or related field.
• Experience with fusion (VPPA, GTAW, E-beam) and solid state welding processes.
• Experience welding aluminum, titanium, and/or nickel alloys.
• Experience supporting design/manufacturing teams in aerospace, including specs, test reports, substantiation docs.
• Familiarity with nondestructive inspections (visual, dye penetrant, eddy current, radiography, UT, CT) and destructive testing (tensile, shear, fracture toughness, crack growth, fatigue).
• Experience with welding standards (AWS, ASME, MIL, etc).
• Experience interacting with aerospace suppliers, on-site audits, tech interchanges, supplier qualifications, SPCs.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects with diverse customers.
• Experience interpreting/regulatory requirements against engineered products.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Final role level based on overall experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify fusion and solid state welding processes for lunar hardware applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to select materials, processes, and suppliers for aerospace hardware.
• Work with design, manufacturing and quality to define material requirements and implement production solutions.
• Develop internal engineering/quality processes to standardize material evaluation and implementation.
• Ensure M&P design requirements are met through review/refinement of part designs, drawings and controls.
• Support production welding including MRB and other non-conformance dispositions.
• Travel up to 25% to support manufacturing and supplier efforts.

Skills

fusion welding processes

solid state welding processes

aerospace supplier interaction

non-destructive testing familiarity

regulatory compliance interpretation

Education

B.S. degree in aerospace/materials/mechanical/welding engineering or related field

M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace/materials/mechanical/manufacturing/welding or related engineering (desired)

Tools

NASA/NASA-STD familiarity

AWS/ASME/MIL welding standards

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's lunar landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and qualify fusion and solid state welding processes for lunar hardware applications.
• Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing and quality to define material requirements and successfully implement production solutions
• Develop and define internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation and implementation
• Ensure M&P design requirements are met through the review and refinement of part designs, drawings and manufacturing controls
• Support production welding including MRB, and similar non-conformance dispositions.
• Ability to travel (<25%) to support manufacturing and supplier efforts.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, welding engineering, or related field
• 5+ years experience in materials engineering or a related field.
• Experience with fusion (VPPA, GTAW, E-beam, etc) and solid state welding processes.
• Experience with welding aluminum, titanium, and/or nickel alloys.
• Experience supporting design and manufacturing teams in an aerospace environment, including preparing specifications, test reports, and design substantiation documentation
• Familiarity with nondestructive inspections (visual, dye penetrant, eddy current, radiography, ultrasonic, and computer tomography) and destructive testing (tensile, shear, fracture toughness, crack growth, fatigue)
• Experience with welding standards (i.e., AWS, ASME, MIL, etc)
• Experience interacting with aerospace suppliers, including on-site engineering audits, technical interchanges, supplier qualifications and statistical process controls.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with a diversity of customers.
• Experience interpreting, meeting and verifying internal and external regulatory requirements against an engineered product.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder)
• Final role level based on overall experience.

Desired:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace, materials science, mechanical, manufacturing, welding or related engineering field
• Familiarity with NASA standards (i.e., NASA-STD-5009, NASA-STD-6016, MSFC-SPEC-3679) Ability to develop engineering requirements for undefined material forms and processes
• Demonstrated domain expertise in aerospace structural metals and/or welding processes.
• Experience with statistical treatment of test data and the generation of design values

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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