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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

Enterprise Engineering: This role is part of Enterprise Program Management (EPM), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EPM allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of materials engineers and technicians you will support our laboratory efforts to provide excellent research, development, and quality assurance testing for various spaceflight systems. You will need to be flexible and eager to learn. The materials that you will help develop will provide essential thermal protection for space vehicles. We seek people who are team players, passionate about space and possess a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. 

Your primary responsibility will be to support the efforts of our Thermal Protection Systems and Composites laboratories, which will include helping with sample preparation, operating instruments, and interacting with a wide variety of colleagues and customers. You will see this as a career opportunity to gain skills and expertise as a strong laboratory technician. Ability to lead project is a consideration of this position.

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!

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of laboratory support in a composite environment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Create and execute industry standard material allowables testing
• Conduct quality assurance material testing on Process Verification parts
• Develop and execute test procedures related to integrated structural verification tests
• Material cure cycle development
• Operate or support specialized equipment such as large vacuum ovens, resin transfer systems, furnaces, inspection cameras, CNC router, saw, and water jet
• Strong organizational skills
• Develop and execute test procedures and test planes for sub-scale primary structures joints
• Experience in bonding and materials testing including surface prep, primer application, mixing and applying silicones/epoxies.
• Experience in machining/trimming composite and metallic materials
• Order needed materials according to user needs and predetermined budget
• Ability to work flexible shifts, some weekends
• Common computer tools – excel, word, and PowerPoint
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform under critical situations
• Hands on lab work
• 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

Desired:

• Flight integrationOperate, maintain, and manage the schedule of a large high-temperature inert gas/vacuum furnace
• Experience with Data Acquisition Systems
• Composite prepreg materials and layup schedules
• Familiarity with ASTM standards and various material test protocols
• A bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or 3 years of experience in the skill
• Aerospace Experience
• 5-S Experience
• AS9100

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $29.03-$40.65

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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