Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer IV - Lunar Permanence
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Materials and Processes Engineer IV will focus on flammability testing and material assessments for human-rated space capsules, collaborating with multi-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and interpret flammability testing for materials, components, and processes used in a human-rated space capsule with direct experience in applying NASA-STD-6001B and NASA-STD-6016
Assessment of softgoods, foams, adhesives, coatings, flammability risks, and toxic atmosphere, with working knowledge of high oxygen concentration environments on materials
Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce a human-rated space capsule
Review and approve drawings for conformance to the Lunar Crew Lander Parts, Materials, and Process Plan
Assist in addressing and dispositioning nonconformances and implementing corrective actions
Find opportunities for improvements to quality, cost, and schedule
Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials engineering
10+ years of experience in human spaceflight product development
Plan, execute, and interpret flammability testing for materials, components, and processes used in a human-rated space capsule with direct experience in applying NASA-STD-6001B and NASA-STD-6016
Assessment of softgoods, foams, adhesives, coatings, flammability risks, and toxic atmosphere, with working knowledge of high oxygen concentration environments on materials
Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce a human-rated space capsule
Review and approve drawings for conformance to the Lunar Crew Lander Parts, Materials, and Process Plan
Assist in addressing and dispositioning nonconformances and implementing corrective actions
Find opportunities for improvements to quality, cost, and schedule
Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers
Preferred
MS/PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials engineering
15+ years of experience in human spaceflight product development
Previous experience in a similar position
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
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