Materials and Processes (M&P) Sr. Engineer, Crew Habitation – Lunar Permanence Verified today

About This Role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will build sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Responsibilities

• 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 material and process requirement implementation and verification for crew facing hardware in a pressurized space crew module.
• Lead and coordinate material characterization and qualification efforts related to crew facing hardware in a pressurized space crew module.
• Review production drawings for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to established requirements.
• Provide 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.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a crewed space program.
• In-depth knowledge of NASA cleanliness, contamination, toxicity, and life support system materials requirements, associated standards, characterization methods, and industry best practices.
• Strong familiarity with NASA-STD-6001, toxicological, fungal, and microbial assessments, and other related NASA requirements addressing crew facing hardware in a pressurized space crew module.
• Strong familiarity with fluid compatibility of materials, in particular for water systems and corrosion prevention and control.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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 Qualifications

• Ability to assess soft goods, foams, adhesives, coatings, flammability risks, and toxic atmosphere, with working knowledge of high oxygen concentration environments on materials.
• Ph.D. in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience owning cleanliness and contamination control requirements for crewed space vehicles.

Compensation

Base pay range varies by location. Colorado applicants: $133,500 - $186,899. Washington applicants: $145,188 - $203,263. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (20+ hours per week).
• Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Eligibility for bonuses based on role type and job level (amounts not guaranteed).