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Engines: Materials and Processes Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)

Blue Origin

Greater Seattle Area | Huntsville, AL, US$81k – $114konsite

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About this role

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!   

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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.

We are hiring for multiple early career Engines M&P engineering roles with specialized focus in special processes, welding/joining, additive manufacture, metallurgy, casting/forging,   sealing   and more   in   support of   liquid rocket engines . This role will directly   impact   design and manufacturability of rocket engine hardware,   ultimately contributing   to lowering the cost of access to space.  

Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary Locations We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.   • Kent, WA  • Huntsville, AL 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Develop and qualify materials and processes for liquid rocket engine applications • Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to implement and optimize materials for performance and cost. • Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing and develop process control documentation and quality assurance measure. • Develop materials test plans process and materials evaluation/qualification. • Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle. • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for special processes. • Support day-to-day manufacturing through non-conformance disposition, manufacturing floor support, etc.

Qualifications: • B .S. degree   or higher   in   M aterials   S cience and   E ngineering,   Metallurgy, Welding Engineering,   M echanical   E ngineering, or related field • Internship   experience   focused on materials and processes   with an emphasis   on   materials design,   process development, implementation, and /or   qualification • Exposure to   definition and qualification of   special processes such as welding, casting, forging, additive, or similar. • Experience   working with Ni-based alloys, Cu-based alloys, and/or other materials common in aerospace   propulsion   manufacturing .   • Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in a meaningful format . • 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: • Demonstrated experience with   materials and process development and   qualification • In-depth understanding of materials/ process relationships • Familiarity with a wide variety of manufacturing processes (additive, casting, forging) and their impact on joining techniques • Experience with failure and forensic analysis of aerospace or other complex hardware • Experience   evaluating   and interpreting NDT   inspection results • Understanding of quality standards ,   industrial codes , and/or material specifications.   

How to prepare: We are solving challenging, new problems and we need people to represent a wide variety of perspectives. Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.  When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles. 

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85 Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check • Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable)

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