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

Application close date:

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

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! 

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

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. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide broad support for aerospace grade EEE materials and processes including: printed circuit boards and assemblies (PCB/PWA), electronic component materials and finishes, soldering, plating and surface finishes, wire and cable, connectors and harnesses, conformal coating, staking, potting, adhesive bonding, cleaning, and contamination control.

• Provide design engineering support such that EEE parts, materials, and processes meet necessary requirements for all vehicle systems

• Execute characterization and qualification efforts related to EEE materials and processes

• Responsible for M&P signatory review and release of engineering drawings for EEE parts and assemblies

• Support internal and external M&P efforts, including development of specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, process and material testing, and customer-facing updates

• Support 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. 

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline. 

• 8+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other high-reliability electronic hardware

• Expertise in aerospace EEE components, including PCB, PCBA, cable and wire harnesses, connectors, and associated electronic materials.
• Strong familiarity with aerospace EEE materials and processes requirements, applicable IPC and NASA workmanship standards, characterization methods, and industry best practices

• Strong understanding of and direct experience with electronic component construction, materials, finishes, manufacturing processes, and material-related failure mechanisms

• Strong understanding of and direct experience with PCB/PWA fabrication and assembly; including soldering, plating and finishes, wire and cable, connectors and harnesses, conformal coating, staking, underfill, encapsulation, adhesive bonding, cleaning, and contamination control.
• Experience with ESD control, ionic contamination/cleanliness, corrosion prevention, lead-free electronics, tin whisker mitigation, solderability evaluation, and component refinishing.

• Experience reviewing and qualifying EEE materials and manufacturing processes for high-reliability electronic hardware

• Knowledge of radiation effects, outgassing requirements, contamination, corrosion, flammability, toxicity, material compatibility and environmental qualification for high-reliability electronic hardware

• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, PCB fabrication and assembly drawings, schematics, specifications, BOMs, ECNs/ECOs, and manufacturing documentation

• Working knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 with applicable Space Addendum, IPC J-STD-011 with Space Addendum, IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space Addendum, IPC-7095, and IPC-7711/7721
• Working knowledge of NASA/JPL standards and requirements for EEE components, including NASA-STD-8739 series, NASA-STD-6012, NASA EEE-INST-002, ASTM E595, and JPL workmanship and materials requirements.

• Strong knowledge of failure analysis, root cause analysis, reliability engineering, FRACAS, and material compatibility assessments

• Experience supporting supplier qualification, supplier audits, process validation, manufacturing issue resolution, and corrective actions for electronic hardware and assemblies
• Ability to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites. 

• 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:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Material Science, Electrical Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field

• Experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other high-reliability electronic hardware

• Experience with supplier qualification, special process assessments, or failure investigations for electronic hardware

• Experience with EEE materials/process qualification and production implementation
• Familiarity with automotive electronics standards, including AEC-Q100/Q101/Q200, IATF 16949, AIAG APQP, PPAP, and ISO 26262.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.