Blue Origin · 16 hours ago
Thermal Protection System Materials and Process Engineer II– New Glenn
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$99K/yr - $139K/yr
2+ 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, ensuring the safety and efficiency of human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports on-site TPS activities, including materials and process development related to fabrication, integration, and refurbishment
Design and document studies related to new material or process improvement to generate a critical database
Maintains a broad overview of design interfaces and integration sequences to minimize interference and ensure smooth transitions
Works directly with the design, thermal, quality, and manufacturing teams to evaluate and analyze risks associated with non-conformances
Maintain, monitor and interpret relevant documents such as engineering drawings, process specifications and standard rework procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
2+ years of experience in related field
Familiarity with TPS materials state-of-the-art, especially flexible insulation blankets
Experience with production activities, non-conformance, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and performing engineering analysis
Take ownership of work and operate under minimal oversight
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
Advanced degree in engineering or science discipline
4+ years of experience in the areas of thermal protection system development and testing
Hands on experience with TPS material manufacturing process
Experience with Creo (Pro/E), and Windchill
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
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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