Materials and Processes Engineer III

5 days ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

At Blue Origin, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Materials and Processes Engineer III - Engines Metallurgist, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and manufacturing engines and propulsion systems for our next-generation rockets. Your expertise in metallic materials and processes will help us achieve our vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and select metallic materials for usage in liquid rocket engines, considering mechanical properties, thermal properties, and environmental factors.
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to integrate material and process requirements into the overall vehicle or system design.
  • Ensure specialized processes used in the manufacture of hardware have sufficient process controls to ensure a repeatable process.
  • Act as Materials & Processes signatory for engineering drawings for rocket engines.
  • Perform development and qualification testing for metallic materials to ensure performance under engine-induced and external environmental requirements.
  • Generate documentation for metallic material and process specifications to ensure adequate process control while optimizing for producibility.
  • Provide technical support and disposition of nonconformances from the application of material and/or process control requirements implementation.
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends related to liquid rocket engine materials.
Requirements
  • Minimum B.S. in Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Material and Process Engineering application in the aerospace industry (level commensurate with experience).
  • Demonstrated experience (M&P signatory authority) on a flight production program.
  • Experience with one or more of the material systems used in the aerospace industry (Ni-based alloys, Cu-based alloys, Al-based alloys, Ti-based alloys, oxygen-compatible alloys...).
  • Hands-on experience working with high-temperature materials, preferably on spacecraft, engines, or similar applications.
  • Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification efforts of materials or material systems.
  • Knowledge of metallic material processing, including but not limited to forgings, castings, extrusions, hydroforming, etc.
  • Knowledge of environmentally assisted degradation and standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metals.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • M.S. or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering or related field.
  • Familiarity with high-temperature, high-pressure oxygen engine applications.
  • Familiarity with NASA-STD-6016, NASA-STD-5009, and other manned aerospace materials & processes requirements.
  • Understanding of design constraints of high-pressured hydrogen systems.
  • Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing.
  • Experience with statistical analysis for the preparation of design allowables.
  • Experience developing metallic materials for aerospace applications.
  • Experience supporting the design and manufacture of liquid rocket engines.
  • Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, and resources, and managing budgets.
  • Understanding of standard Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) techniques used on spacecraft structures for applications related to corrosion and/or fatigue cracks.
Benefits

Blue Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

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.

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