Materials and Processes; M&P) Engineer III – Mechanisms, Lunar Permanence

Responsibilities:

• Provide M&P engineering support for aerospace grade materials and processes including: aluminum, steel, inconel, copper, bronze; forming, extrusion, plating, coating, welding, brazing, anodization, and passivation.
• Provide design engineering support for mechanical systems and mechanism assemblies such that all parts, materials, and processes meet necessary requirements for all vehicle systems.
• Execute characterization and qualification efforts related to materials and processes
• 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
• Evaluate and select lubricants, dry-film coatings, and surface treatments for vacuum, cryogenic, and high-cycle-life applications
• Characterize friction, wear, and lubrication behavior through analysis and laboratory testing
• Support internal and external M&P efforts, including development of specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates
• Support 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 a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a production space program
• Demonstrated expertise in tribology, including lubrication science, surface coatings, and wear mechanisms
• Experience with solid film and liquid lubricants for space and vacuum environments.
• 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.

• M.S. or 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 materialallowablesor qualification program

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