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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking, diverse team of Materials and Processes Engineers, you will be responsible for identifying materials and processes, specifically precision cleaning and surface finishes, to increase manufacturability of liquid rocket engine hardware. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and optimize cleaning methods for a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites to meet precision cleanliness levels.

• Evaluate and select appropriate cleaning materials, chemicals, and equipment to achieve desired surface finishes.

• Collaborate with product design and manufacturing teams to integrate cleaning and surface finishing requirements into the production process.

• Develop and implement site contamination control programs to prevent contamination from manufacturing processes and ensure hardware is delivered free of FODz

• Conduct root cause analyses to identify potential sources of FOD/ contamination and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Conduct training and provide guidance to employees on contamination control best practices and protocols.

• Work with external suppliers to ensure the cleanliness of piece parts and components.

• Investigate and resolve any contamination incidents or non-conformances.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contamination control processes and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

• Strong knowledge of cleaning processes, cleanliness verification, surface finishing techniques, and process control principles

• Understanding of contamination control principles and best practices

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to contamination control, such as ISO 14644

• Experience with a variety of cleaning methods (e.g., ultrasonic, solvent, aqueous) and surface finishing techniques (e.g., plating, painting, coating)

• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in using contamination monitoring equipment and tools

• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with a diversity of internal and external customers.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.

• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing and quality management systems

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a M&P engineer (or similar) in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.

• Proven experience in contamination control or cleanroom environments, preferably in the aerospace industry

• Experience working with Ni-based Alloys, Cu-based Alloys, and/or other aerospace materials

• Experience in a broad array of cleaning processes, cleanliness verification techniques, surface finishing techniques, and process control principles

• Experience supporting design and manufacturing teams in an aerospace environment, including preparing specifications, test reports, and design substantiation documentation.

• Ability to understand and interpret result from characterization techniques such as SEM/EDS, FTIR, etc

• Experience evaluating nonconforming hardware within the context of quality management systems and providing technical rationale for use or scrap.

Inclusivity Statement

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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Benefits

Benefits include: 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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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