Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer III – Corrosion Control
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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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.We are looking talented M&P Engineers to join our growing Lunar Transportation team and build a strong M&P Engineering division dedicated to safely and successfully delivering the Lunar objectives at Blue Origin.
We are looking for someone 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!
- Provide broad support for aerospace grade materials and processes including: aluminum, steel, inconel, copper, bronze, composite; forming, extrusion, plating, coating, friction welding, brazing, anodization, passivation, solid and sandwich laminates.
- Own corrosion prevention and control plan, requirements, implementation, and verification; provide design engineering support for corrosion prevention for all vehicle systems
- Lead and coordinate characterization and qualification efforts related to corrosion characterization
- Review production drawing for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements
- Responsible for M&P signatory release of engineering drawings for parts and assemblies
- Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts, including development of specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates
- Lead the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification
- Work with cross-functional teams within the Lunar organization and other business units.
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a production flight program
- In-depth knowledge of NASA corrosion prevention requirements, associated standards, characterization methods, and industry best practices
- In-depth knowledge of dissimilar metal compatibilities and mitigation techniques
- Strong familiarity with NASA-STD-6012, and upholding corrosion prevention and control requirements for space vehicles
- Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification for aerospace applications
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes
- Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, MAPTIS, CMH-17, etc.)
- Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible database
- Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites.
- M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field
- In-depth knowledge of metallic materials characterization techniques (e.g. SEM, EDS, metallography, and mechanical testing)
- Demonstrated experience developing new aerospace processes and refining existing ones
- Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing
- Experience planning and executing material allowables or qualification program
- Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, CMH-17)
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.
Desired
- M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field
- In-depth knowledge of metallic materials characterization techniques (e.g. SEM, EDS, metallography, and mechanical testing)
- Demonstrated experience developing new aerospace processes and refining existing ones
- Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing
- Experience planning and executing material allowables or qualification program
- Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, CMH-17) 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.
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