Senior Material and Process Engineer - Solar Arrays Denver

Senior Material and Process Engineer - Solar Arrays job at Blue Origin. Denver, CO.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Design, develop, and refine manufacturing processes related to solar cells and panels
• Collaborate with R&D teams to transition novel materials and processes into production
• Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent, high‑quality output
• Identify and solve challenges related to process scale‑up and qualification
• Support the integration of photovoltaic cells into solar power modules (SPMs), ensuring mechanical, electrical, and environmental compatibility for aerospace power systems.
• Work closely with module design, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams to support cell‑to‑module integration, including encapsulation, electrical interconnects, and qualification testing.
• Document experimental and process data thoroughly and support technology transfer activities to manufacturing, following aerospace quality and traceability requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of technical innovation, process safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a high‑performance engineering environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering field
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or laboratory environment
• Experience with semiconductor, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic devices
• Expertise with one or more of the following: adhesive properties, soldering, bonding processes, coatings, composites
• Familiarity with the space environment and its affect on materials

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years and space photovoltaics experience
• Direct experience with III‑V or silicon solar cell and/or panel fabrication processes
• Familiarity with testing of space‑grade solar cells/panels
• Knowledge of photovoltaic device physics and performance characterization
• Ability to source, design and test materials and properties for solar array improvement

CA applicants: $‑$; CO applicants: $‑$; WA applicants: $‑$

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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 asylum.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:
  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.
• Required for certain Job Profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

• Benefits include:
  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%, and an 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward…