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Blue Origin · 1 month ago

Senior Materials and Processes Engineer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$141K/yr - $197K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable space vehicles and systems. The Senior Materials and Processes Engineer will address material challenges for the New Shepard program, ensuring quality and safety in human spaceflight through collaboration and technical expertise.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Tackle existing material problems for various spaceflight systems

Review production drawings for large complex assemblies

Develop processes, select materials, help implement a New Shepard Parts, Materials and Processes Plan and define design requirements

Work closely with quality, design, structures, thermal, integration and manufacturing to optimize designs and processes

Support for metallic and non-metallic hardware in refining processes and engineering designs

Work with the New Shepard Materials and Processes Engineering Manager to increase program support

Qualification

Materials & processes supportDrawing review experienceMetallic materialsNDT methodsAerospace suppliersHands-on machining/weldingInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailWritten skillsOrganizational skills

Required

B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field

Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast paced environment

Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with internal and external customers

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

Strong written and personal computer skills

Drawing review experience

Knowledgeable in Aluminum, Titanium, corrosion, composites, Friction Stir Welding or metallic materials

Preferred

Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials

Demonstrated experience (M&P signatory authority) on a flight production program

Experience interacting with aerospace suppliers, including on-site engineering audits, supplier qualifications and statistical process controls

Proven experience crafting and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components or materials such as aluminums, nickel alloys, titanium, stainless steel and other exotic alloys

Experience developing and executing plans for material characterization, such as mechanical testing, and material compatibility analysis

5+ years of proven resourcefulness and execution within complex, rapidly-changing environments

Hands-on machining/welding experience (FSW preferred, TIG/GTA acceptable

Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft manufacturing and integration

Familiarity with common NDT methods, including visual, dye penetrant, ultrasound, x-ray, CT scan, Eddy Current, XRF scan

Familiarity with surface finishes, coatings, seal geometries, materials, and applications

Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

Review NDT results from processed hardware and disposition nonconformance's

Experience with statistical analysis methods and related tools