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

Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer Sr, Contamination Control – Lunar Permanence

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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. Blue Origin is building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are looking for talented Materials & Processes Engineers to join our growing Lunar Permanence team and build a strong M&P Engineering division dedicated to safely delivering Lunar objectives.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

• 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 drawings for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review against 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, Materials 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 space vehicles.
• Experience in materials and manufacturing process review, 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 an accessible company database.
• Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites.

• Ph.D. in Aerospace, Materials 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 programs.

California applicants: $ – $;
Colorado applicants: $ – $;
Washington applicants: $ – $.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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.

• 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…