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Blue Origin · 1 day ago

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

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$81K/yr - $114K/yr

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems to benefit Earth. They are seeking an Early Career Materials and Processes Engineer to collaborate with teams to address material challenges in spaceflight systems, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure optimal material selection for engineering goals.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate as part of a hardworking team to address material challenges in various spaceflight systems

Review production drawings for large, complex assemblies to ensure optimal material selection and process implementation

Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for both metallic and non-metallic hardware

Select materials and define design requirements to meet engineering, structural, and program goals

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including quality, design, structures, thermal, integration, and manufacturing, to optimize overall system design and performance

Qualification

Materials scienceMetallic materials processingMaterial characterizationNon-metallic materialsMechanical properties testingTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAdaptabilitySelf-driven

Required

Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related field

Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026

Broad experience in: Metallic materials such as super alloys, aluminums/ titaniums and their associated processing (e.g. forging, casting, forming, brazing, welding, etc.), Non-metallic (e.g. o-rings, seals, lubricants) hardware, Material characterization and failure modes (corrosion, failure investigation, thermal degradation, etc.), Breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status

Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs

Flexible and adaptable mindset

Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction

Preferred

MS in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering or related technical subject area

Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials

Familiarity and interest in at least one of the following areas: Friction stir welding and spin forming, Mining and geophysical exploration, Metallurgy and how it relates to processes such as casting and forging, Metallic additive manufacturing (laser power bed) and its application to production hardware