Propulsion Engineer III (Materials & Processes – Additive Manufacturing)
Company
Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.
Mission
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.
Profile
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Prepare a variety of different materials (i.e., metal alloys, composites) for analysis and characterization using cut-off, mounting, and polishing equipment.
- Utilize digital, inverted, and stereo microscopes to evaluate material qualities (e.g., microstructural characteristics, defect density, weld features, etc.)
- Operate gas analyzers and particle counters to assess chemical composition, particle size distribution, and quality of metal powders.
- Conduct conductivity measurements on metal alloys.
- Obtain density of materials using the Archimedes method or gas pycnometry.
- Perform a variety of hardness tests (i.e., Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, etc.) with conversion between scales.
- Analyze results from tests and prepare reports.
- Participate in proficiency testing.
- Follow Laboratory Best Practices and 5S.
- Observe all safety protocols and appropriate chemical hygiene.
- Adhere to maintenance and cleaning schedules to maintain equipment and laboratory space
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years working in a physical testing laboratory or similar environment.
- Basic physical laboratory skills: weights and measures, chemical hygiene, materials safety planning, personal protective equipment, contamination control, job hazard analysis, and work instructions.
- Strong written and personal computer skills.
- Must be able to work with and around chemicals and other hazardous materials.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- 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:
- AS or BS in Analytical Chemistry Materials Science, Metallurgy and Engineering or a physical science with large laboratory components (e.g., chemistry, physics, geology).
- Experience using a variety of microscopes
- Experience preparing samples, obtaining and analyzing data.
- Knowledge of basic polymer chemistry and material properties.
- Familiarity with materials testing standards used by the aerospace industry.
- Familiarity with typical aerospace testing and quality processes (AS9100, FOD Control, Lean, 5S, etc.).
- Knowledge of the types of materials and processes used to fabricate aerospace components
Special Mentions:
- Relocation provided
- Shifts available:
- First shift
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
Compensation Range:
WA applicants is $35.52-$49.73
