Materials and Processes Engineer - Early Career (Start ASAP)

Join Blue Origin as an early career Materials and Processes Engineer to develop and optimize materials for safe, reusable spaceflight systems.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with teams to address material challenges in spaceflight systems.
• Reviewing production drawings for large, complex assemblies to ensure optimal material selection and process implementation.
• Developing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic hardware.
• Selecting materials and defining design requirements to meet engineering, structural, and program goals.
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including quality, design, structures, thermal, integration, and manufacturing to optimize system design and performance.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, geology/geosciences and mining engineering, or related field.
• Degree earned within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Broad experience with metallic materials (super alloys, aluminums, titaniums) and associated processing (forging, casting, forming, brazing, welding, etc.).
• Experience with non-metallic hardware (o-rings, seals, lubricants), material characterization, and failure modes (corrosion, failure investigation, thermal degradation).
• Ability to break down complex problems into traceable tasks and communicate project status concisely.
• Relevant internship/co-op or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and support a culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-driven with minimal direction.

Desired qualifications include:

• MS degree in a related technical subject area.
• Familiarity with testing mechanical properties (fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials.
• Interest or familiarity with friction stir welding, spin forming, mining and geophysical exploration, metallurgy related to casting and forging, or metallic additive manufacturing (laser power bed).

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range for WA applicants: $81,313.00 - $113,837.85 (ranges may differ by site).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Up to four weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and additional benefits depending on role and job level.

How to Apply

• Include internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume. Also include relevant programming languages used in these settings or relevant coursework if professional experience is lacking.
• Indicate preferred work location in your application: Kent, WA; Cape Canaveral, FL; or Huntsville, AL.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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