Tribology Engineer III

5 days ago


Seattle, United States Blue Origin Full time

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 As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished Materials Test team, you will be responsible for Tribology of mechanisms and interfaces of various spaceflight systems, with a focus on Engines . You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of material system selection, design for producibility, and rugged and robust design through owning and directing hands-on frictional wear testing. 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: Working with Test Technicians, own and direct Tribology testing relating to rocket engine mechanisms (seals, bearings, and sliding interfaces), and collaborate with Program M&P Engineers to select material systems that meet design requirements. Assist component Designers in developing wear interfaces with suitable materials, finishes and geometries capable of robust operation in launch and in-space environments. Recommend and execute coupon testing to screen materials for wear life and damage modalities. Provide technical guidance in the modification of test equipment to optimize wear tests to fully represent interfacial loading and environmental conditions present or foreseen in rocket engine assemblies and mechanisms. Identify technology gaps in rocket engine tribological interfaces and execute development efforts to improve technology readiness for future designs. Conceptualize and create drawings for tools and test samples. Execute testing within the Test Team to meet schedule and provide accurate results. Analyze test results to provide direction for future testing. Qualifications: Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 5+ years relevant experience (level commensurate on experience) Strong understanding of complex mechanisms and how to simulate them through physical testing. Hands-on experience developing and executing tests in a Materials or other Lab setting, measuring, and characterizing friction and wear of tribological systems containing metallic and non-metallic elements. Fundamental understanding of the behavior of material interfaces in relative motion, particularly with respect to operation in high vibration environments. Experience with surface engineering, residual stress treatments, superfinishing, coatings, and other surface modifications. Experience with characterization of wear surfaces and materials using methods such as: optical microscopy, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence, fractography, debris sampling and quantification, wear particle analysis, etc. Strong written and personal computer skills, including CREO, SolidWorks, CATIA or equivalent. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. 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. Desired: Masters or PhD in engineering, material science or related field Experience in methods of contact analysis and wear modeling Demonstrated experience supporting flight production programs Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets. Demonstrated experience authoring specifications and process control documents Experience with statistical analysis methods and related tools Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials Experience with failure analysis and forensic investigations #J-18808-Ljbffr



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