Thermal Protection System Materials and Process Engineer- Glenn

Overview

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

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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you'll contribute to the development and implementation of thermal protection systems (TPS) materials and processes. You will leverage your knowledge and expertise to refine processes, support design for manufacturing and assembly, conduct testing, and transition these processes to the TPS manufacturing unit. You will also troubleshoot issues related to the production, integration, and refurbishment of thermal protection systems.

You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of reusable launch vehicles. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Responsible for engineering definitions related to Thermal Protection System (TPS) refurbishment and repair on major structural and mechanical components.
• Works directly with the design, thermal, quality, and manufacturing teams to evaluate and analyze risks associated with non-conformances.
• Technical authority for on-site TPS activities, including production standup, and refurbishment.
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that have a significant impact on engineering activities.
• Perform root cause analysis for out-of-spec conditions.
• Maintain, monitor and interpret relevant documents such as engineering drawings, materials and process specifications, refurbishment and repair requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
• 8+ years of experience in related field
• Familiarity with TPS materials state-of-the-art, especially flexible insulation blankets
• Hands on experience with refurbishment of reusable TPS
• Experience with production activities, non-conformance, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and performing engineering analysis
• Take ownership of work and operate under minimal direction

• 10+ years of experience in the areas of thermal protection system development, testing, and data analysis
• Experience with industrialization of new manufacturing processes and TPS products
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E), Windchill 10, and Ansys

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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