Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer Sr, Contamination Control – Lunar Permanence

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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! 

We are looking talented M&P Engineers to join our growing Lunar Permanence team and build a strong M&P Engineering division dedicated to safely and successfully delivering the Lunar objectives at Blue Origin. 

• 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 contamination control plan, requirements, implementation, and verification; provide design engineering support for contamination control for all vehicle systems
• Review production drawing for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements
• Responsible for 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. 

• Minimum of a 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 production space program 
• In-depth knowledge of NASA contamination requirements and associated standards
• Strong familiarity with NASA-STD-6016, and upholding contamination control requirements within for space vehicles
• Experience in materials and manufacturing process review and selection, development, and qualification
• 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. 

• Ph.D. in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field 
• Experience running ambient, elevated temperature, and cryogenic thermomechanical testing 
• Experience planning and executing material allowables or qualification program 

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