Blue Origin · 11 hours ago
Thermal Protection System Materials and Process Engineer– New Glenn
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn by contributing to the development and implementation of thermal protection systems materials and processes, while ensuring quality and safety in human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for engineering definitions related to Thermal Protection System (TPS) refurbishment and repair on major structural and mechanical components
Works directly with the design, thermal, quality, and manufacturing teams to evaluate and analyze risks associated with non-conformances
Technical authority for on-site TPS activities, including production standup, and refurbishment
Makes technical decisions and recommendations that have a significant impact on engineering activities
Perform root cause analysis for out-of-spec conditions
Maintain, monitor and interpret relevant documents such as engineering drawings, materials and process specifications, refurbishment and repair requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
8+ years of experience in related field
Familiarity with TPS materials state-of-the-art, especially flexible insulation blankets
Hands on experience with refurbishment of reusable TPS
Experience with production activities, non-conformance, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and performing engineering analysis
Take ownership of work and operate under minimal direction
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
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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Preferred
10+ years of experience in the areas of thermal protection system development, testing, and data analysis
Experience with industrialization of new manufacturing processes and TPS products
Experience with Creo (Pro/E), Windchill 10, and Ansys
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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