Materials and Processes; M&P Engineer Sr, Contamination Control - Lunar Permanence

Company Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

• Provide broad support for aerospace grade materials and processes including: aluminum, steel, inconel, copper, bronze, composite; forming, extrusion, plating, coating, friction welding, brazing, anodization, passivation, solid and sandwich laminates.
• Own contamination control plan, requirements, implementation, and verification; provide design engineering support for contamination control for all vehicle systems.
• Review production drawing for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements.
• Responsible for M&P signatory release of engineering drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts, including development of specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates.
• Lead the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.
• Work with cross-functional teams within the Lunar organization and other business units.

• Minimum of an M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a production space program.
• In-depth knowledge of NASA contamination requirements and associated standards.
• Strong familiarity with NASA-STD-6016, and upholding contamination control requirements within for space vehicles.
• Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes.
• Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, MAPTIS, CMH-17).
• Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible database.
• Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites.

• Ph.D. in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing.
• Experience planning and executing material allowables or qualification program.

• CA applicants: $ - $
• CO applicants: $ - $
• WA applicants: $ - $

Other site ranges may differ.

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four 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 individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.

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  Blue's Standard Background Check.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:
  Defense Biometric…