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Full-Time

Materials and Process Engineer III

Additive Manufacturing

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$111.7k - $156.4kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in materials, chemical, mechanical engineering or other relevant field and 5+ years relevant experience.
  • Principle investigator in process development and optimization of metallic AM processes.
  • Hands on experience measuring, analyzing, developing, characterizing Additive Manufacturing of nickel (e.g. Inconel), aluminum, and copper alloys.
  • Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets.
  • Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components or materials.
  • Proven experience developing and executing experimental plans, analyzing data and concisely reporting the results.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for Materials & Processes tasks related to Metallic Additive Manufacturing (AM) for various spaceflight systems.
  • Develop, qualify, and provide sustained manufacturing support to additively manufactured spaceflight hardware.
  • Actively involved in developing processes, parameters, requirements, and specifications governing the manufacturing of AM components.
  • Responsible for leading test campaigns with the goal of developing mechanical and physical/thermal properties for materials manufactured internal to Blue Origin.
  • Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers to implement requirements in all phases of AM development.
  • Responsible for root cause and corrective action efforts involving AM builds.
  • Work alongside a focused team to optimize and process harden AM processes to increase throughput and decrease variability.

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability