Blue Origin

spaceflight

MaterialsandProcessesEngineerII

$99–139k Morgantown, West Virginia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Materials and Processes Engineer II at Blue Origin. Skills: materials science, materials processing, manufacturing processes, material selection, failure analysis. address material challenges in various spaceflight systems. reviewing production drawings for large, complex assemblies”

Industry & Context.

spaceflight
Problems you'll solve

address material challenges; breaking down complex problems

Eligibility Requirements

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, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

B. S. degree or higher in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related field, Earned degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026, Broad experience in: metallic materials such as super alloys, aluminums/ titanium and their associated processing (e. g. forging, casting, forming, brazing, welding, etc. ), Broad experience in: non-metallic (e. g. o-rings, seals, lubricants) material characterization and failure modes (corrosion, failure investigation, thermal degradation, etc. ), Breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status, Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities, Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs, Flexible and adaptable mindset, Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction

Nice to Have

MS in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related technical subject area, Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials, Familiarity and interest in at least one of the following areas: friction stir welding and spin mining and geophysical metallurgy and how it relates to processes such as casting and metallic additive manufacturing (laser power bed) and its application to production hardware

What You'll Do.

address material challenges in various spaceflight systems

reviewing production drawings for large

and optimizing manufacturing processes for both metallic and non-metallic hardware

defining design requirements to meet engineering

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating as part of a hardworking team; Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including quality, design, structures, thermal, integration, and manufacturing; Ability to work as part of a team on rapid development programs

Communication Scope

concisely communicating project status

Process & Methodology

breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks

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