Blue Origin · 2 months ago
Materials and Processes - II
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The role involves identifying and developing materials and processes to enhance the manufacturability of liquid rocket engine hardware, ensuring compliance with production requirements.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with design, analysis, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers to implement materials and processes requirements
Provide technical rationale related to use, repair, or scrap non-conforming hardware based on a fundamental understanding of material properties, processing parameters, and design intent
Identify and implement robust manufacturing technologies to drive improved technical performance and/or manufacturing rate of liquid rocket engines
Interpret production drawings systematically, understanding the need for materials and processes to meet established engine and vehicle requirements
Develop novel materials and/or processes for use in the manufacture of liquid rocket engines
Identify materials and/or processes and define associated qualification plans in order to utilize on liquid rocket engine hardware
Contribute to the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification
Identify and implement process improvements to lower cost and production time while maintaining technical requirements
Qualification
Required
2+ years directly related materials and processes experience (level commensurate on experience)
Minimum B.S. in Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Weld Engineering, or related field
Ability to interpret and understand all aspects of engineering drawings, including GD&T, flag notes, and critical features
Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes
Familiarity with standard methods of manufacturing, such as forming, joining, machining, precision cleaning, mechanical fastening, and coating application
Understanding of quality management system used in the aerospace industry or for similarly critical hardware
Strong written and personal computer skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Preferred
Masters in Material Science/Engineering or related field
Experience in the production, manufacturing, and assembly of rocket propulsion, turbine engines/turbomachinery, and/or other hardware with tight tolerances and high complexity
Experience and working knowledge of design and function of liquid rocket engine propulsion assemblies and components
Demonstrated experience leading team members and indirect/matrixed program team members
Demonstrated experience (M&P signatory authority) on a flight production program
Experience with cryogenic fluids, including oxygen compatibility and hydrogen compatibility
Experience with aerospace quality management systems supporting propulsion hardware
Experience transitioning materials and processes from development to production
Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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