(Early Career) Materials & Processes Engineering, Level 1 - Metallurgy

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

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!This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.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!As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will support various projects related to metallurgical materials, processes and hardware used in liquid rocket engines.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!Responsibilities:

• Evaluate metallic materials for usage in liquid rocket engines, taking into consideration mechanical properties, thermal properties, and environmental factors.
• Ensure forging or casting processes have sufficient controls to ensure a repeatable process.
• Interface with supply base on technical issues concerning raw materials, part fabrication, and new materials/processes.
• Perform development and qualification testing for forgings or castings to ensure performance in operation.
• Generate documentation against metallic material and process specifications to ensure adequate process control.
• Provide technical support and disposition of nonconformances from the application of forging or casting process control requirements.
• Support technology development efforts, such as alloy development or process optimization. This will require hands-on coordination with lab personnel.Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree or higher in Material Science & Engineering, with a focus on metallurgy.
  • Hands-on experience with material property testing and microstructural evaluation.
  • Familiarity with at least one of the following standard methods for testing mechanical properties of metallic materials: tensile, fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture.
  • Interest and ability to build expertise in forging, melting, or casting materials and processes.
  • Hands-on experience with building or implementing test equipment, jigs, etc.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Interest and ability to support both production and technology development.
  • 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. Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with databases and data analysis techniques.
    • Experience with statistical process control and analysis.
    • Knowledge of thermodynamic modeling using CALPHAD based applications.
    • Knowledge of casting or forging process modeling software.
    • Experience with failure analysis and forensic investigations.
    • Industry experience with any of the following: forging, powder metallurgy, alloy production, heat treatment, welding, non-destructive evaluation.
    • Knowledge of alloy systems, such as Nickel-based, Copper-based, Titanium-based, and Aluminum-based.
    • Knowledge of liquid rocket engine environments and corresponding material selection.Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $75,510.00-$105,714.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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 .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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