Title: Thermal Protection Systems M&P Engineer

Location: Space Coast, FL | Greater Seattle Area

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R59299

Description:

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

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.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation assistance is available for this position

• This role requires up to 20% travel to supplier facilities and test sites

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and characterize advanced coating systems, ceramics, and ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for thermal protection systems

• Support material selection, process development, and qualification for ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs), oxide and non-oxide ceramics, and various CMC systems

• Design and execute material characterization tests to evaluate thermal, mechanical, and environmental performance

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced TPS materials, including coating application techniques

• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of TPS components

• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations for material-related issues

• Develop material specifications and process controls for consistent quality

• Work with suppliers to develop and qualify materials and processes

• Document and present technical findings to engineering teams and leadership

• Support technology development roadmaps for next-generation TPS materials

• Maintain detailed documentation of material development activities and results

• Collaborate with test engineers to design and execute material qualification tests

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in materials and process engineering, preferably with ceramics, coatings, or composites

• Knowledge of ceramic processing techniques and characterization methods

• Experience with material testing and analysis techniques

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for advanced materials

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) and their processing methods

• Knowledge of various ceramic matrix composite systems beyond SiC/C or SiC/SiC

• Experience with protective coating systems for high-temperature applications

• Familiarity with thermal spray, CVD, PVD, or other coating application techniques

• Experience with material characterization techniques such as SEM, XRD, thermal analysis

• Knowledge of high-temperature oxidation and environmental degradation mechanisms

• Experience with aerospace or defense applications of advanced materials

• Understanding of material property databases and statistical analysis

• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) methodology

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or related field

• Experience with thermal protection systems for space applications

• Knowledge of material qualification processes for aerospace applications

Why Blue Origin

At Blue Origin, you will be part of a small team making a significant impact on the future of space exploration. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge materials and processes that directly contribute to our mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and most importantly, the chance to be part of history in the making.

Join us in our mission to build a road to space so our children can build the future.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other site ranges may differ

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 (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

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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