Blue Origin LLC Hiring for Materials & Process Engineer III at Kent, Washington Full Time

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for Materials & Processes tasks related to Metallic and Soft Materials for various spaceflight systems with a focus on Engines. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of material characterization, supporting design for producibility, and new material development. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.Responsibilities:Broad materials & processes support for metallic (e.g. forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, brazing, anodization, passivation) and non-metallic (e.g. o-rings, seals, lubricants) hardware.Collaborate closely with design, analysis, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers to implement requirementsReview production drawing for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements.Lead and coordinate internal and external Materials & Processes efforts, including First Article Inspection, mechanical test, and customer-facing updates.Contribute to the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.Qualifications:5+ years directly related experienceMinimum B.S. in Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fieldDemonstrated experience (M&P signatory authority) on a flight production program.Hands on experience measuring, analyzing, developing, characterizing nickel, aluminum, copper, and oxygen-compatible alloys.Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes.Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materialsExperience with statistical analysis methods and related toolsExperience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible databaseStrong written and personal computer skills.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylumDesired:Masters or PhD in Material Science/Engineering or related fieldFamiliarity with high-temperature, high pressure Oxygen Engines applicationsFamiliarity with analysis, testing, and mitigation for Hydrogen EmbrittlementHands-on skills with SEM, EDS, metallography, mechanical testing.Demonstrated experience developing new aerospace processes and refining existing onesExperience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testingExperience with Failure and Forensic Analysis experience for rotating machinery (e.g. turbomachinery) and static hardwareExperience with statistical analysis for preparation of design allowablesKnowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS)Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets.ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. * 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. * 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highl