Materials and Process Engineer II

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!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a unique, rapidly evolving team, you will develop, qualify, and support precision cleaning processes for flight hardware as well as support maintaining system cleanliness throughout hardware’s lifecycle in accordance with Blue Origin’s strict aerospace specifications. You will work hands-on with manufacturing engineers, contamination-control engineers, and technicians in the manufacturing area to build our launch vehicles and spacecraft. We seek people who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to deliver results.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Author, set up, and contamination control M&P specifications, work instructions, engineering dispositions, and test plans in accordance with aerospace requirements and industry standards
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of manufacturing engineers, contamination control engineers, and technicians to develop and precision-cleaning processes as well as maintain those cleanliness levels throughout the manufacturing lifecycle
- Partner with work centers to provide guidance on establishing, certifying, and monitoring controlled work areas and clean rooms for all ISO classifications
- Enforce enterprise-wide contamination-control standards and ensure consistency across programs and sites
- Enforce enterprise-wide cleanliness level requirements for flight hardware, environment, fluids, and support equipment
- Perform or oversee cleanliness verification testing, including surface particle counts and NVR
- Support failure investigations involving contamination as a root cause or contributing factor
- Support design reviews by evaluating hardware designs for cleaning accessibility, including geometry and material compatibility
- Assess facilities and work locations for suitability to support required cleanliness levels, and develop compensating measures or mitigation strategies for areas that do not meet requirements
- Travel as necessary to support design interface meetings, operations support, or off-site development activities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in alignment with 5S standards

Minimum Qualifications

- B.S. degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 2+ years of experience in contamination control, M&P engineering, or a closely related aerospace/defense discipline
- Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and material/process specifications
- Demonstrated experience implementing contamination control plans for flight or high-reliability hardware
- Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to drive material/process development and qualifications to completion with little guidance
- Calm demeanor in high-pressure situations with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear technical documents and present findings to multi-discipline teams
- 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

- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience with cleanliness verification techniques: particle counting, NVR analysis, witness coupons, and optical inspection
- Familiarity with cleanliness standards such as IEST-STD-CC1246, MIL-STD-1246, SAE AS598, and/or ISO 14644
- Experience with propulsion systems (liquid rocket engines, propellant feed systems, or pressurization systems)
- Familiarity with optical, cryogenic, or precision mechanism cleanliness requirements
- Experience supporting hardware through full product lifecycle
- Experience in aerospace failure analysis and root cause investigation involving contamination as a root cause or contributing factor
- Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certification

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) 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

Benefits