Materials and Processes Engineer II

Application Close Date

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.

In this role you will be a part of the team that performs tasks related to the design, manufacture, and operation of the New Glenn launch system’s 7‑Engine and 9‑Engine booster programs.

We are looking for someone with a commitment to quality to apply their technical knowledge, as well as leadership and teamwork skills to make a positive impact on safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Collaborating as part of a hardworking team to address material challenges in various spaceflight systems.
• Reviewing production drawings for large, complex assemblies to ensure optimal material selection and process implementation.
• Developing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing processes for both metallic and non‑metallic hardware.
• Selecting materials and defining design requirements to meet engineering, structural, and program goals.
• Working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including quality, design, structures, thermal, integration, and manufacturing, to optimize overall system design and performance.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Broad experience in metallic materials such as super alloys, aluminums/ titanium and their associated processing (e.g. forging, casting, forming, brazing, welding, etc.); non‑metallic (e.g. o-rings, seals, lubricants) hardware; material characterization and failure modes (corrosion, failure investigation, thermal degradation, etc.); breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status.
• Relevant internship/co‑op and/or hands‑on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self‑driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

• MS in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related technical subject area.
• Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials.
• Familiarity and interest in at least one of the following areas: friction stir welding and spin forming; mining and geophysical exploration; metallurgy and how it relates to processes such as casting and forging; metallic additive manufacturing (laser power bed) and its application to production hardware.

For WA applicants: $99,201.00 – $.

Other site ranges may differ.

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