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 (<10-25% time, depending on employee location)

• 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

• Masters or PhD from an accredited institution with a concentration in a relevant engineering discipline (materials, chemical, mechanical, or aerospace) or physical sciences

• Experience in development of TPS materials from conceptualization to flight hardware. 

• Experience with the development and/or manufacturing of PICA variants

• Experience with the development and/or manufacturing of structural ablative material

• Experience with Design for Manufacturability

• Experience running a small team of technicians, designers, and engineers

• Experience in the procurement of manufacturing and/or test equipment for TPS materials

• Extensive knowledge of testing and physical characterization methods for TPS materials

• Experience in selection of materials and surface preparation for bonding assemblies

• Experience managing projects within budget and on schedule

• Experience working with manufacturing, design engineering, and other stakeholders to facilitate production of parts and integration of subassemblies, assemblies, subsystems, and systems

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80;CO applicants is $125,480.25-$175,672.35;WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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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