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Senior Thermal Protection Systems Materials and Process Engineer – Space Systems Development

4 months ago


Denver, 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 

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers you will be responsible for developing thermal protection systems (TPS) materials and processes, and delivering flight hardware for re-entry systems. You will leverage your knowledge and expertise to define TPS materials requirements, devise development plans, procure materials and equipment, orchestrate testing, characterize material returned from flight, and transition the materials and processes to production at scale within the TPS manufacturing unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in a relevant engineering field (materials, chemical, mechanical)

8+ years experience in materials and/or process technology development of high temperature materials

Experience with authoring and reviewing test plans, process specifications, part drawings, reports, and other documents to ensure compliance with design requirements

Experience conducting tests, reviewing test data and performing post-testing analysis

Ability to communicate technical concepts and results to program, manufacturing, and engineering stakeholders

Able to perform failure analysis of materials and root cause corrective action analysis of manufacturing processes

Very customer focused (internal and external) with strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing and test sites within the U.S. to oversee TPS development (