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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!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

In this role you will be a part of the team that perform tasks related to the design, manufacture, and operation of the New Glenn launch system’s 7-Engine and 9-Engine booster programs.

You will work on welding/joining problems for various spaceflight systems that experience a wide range of environmental and loading conditions.

You will specify, develop, and qualify joining processes such as laser, electron beam, gas tungsten arc, etc. on development and flight hardware for New Glenn systems. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize materials and processes for new configurations while maintaining on-going support for current parts on the production.

We are looking for someone with a commitment to quality to apply their technical knowledge, as well as leadership and teamwork skills to make a positive impact on safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Welding, Material Science, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 8 Years of demonstrated M&P or Welding Engineering experience
• Experience with welded aluminum tank space structures
• Extensive experience with AWS D17.1 and D17.3
• Shown experience crafting and implementing test plans for analysis and qualification of components or materials such as aluminums, nickel alloys, titanium, stainless steel and other exotic alloys.
• Demonstrated experience developing new aerospace processes and refining existing ones
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace-grade materials characterization and NDI techniques
• Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis
• Experience organizing and managing materials and process-related data in a company accessible database
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Strong written and personal digital literacy.
• Knowledgeable in Aluminum, Titanium, corrosion, fusion welding or metallic materials.

Desired:

• Certified Weld Inspector, extensive NDI process knowledge
• Experience using 2219, 2XXX, 6XXX, and 8XXX series aluminums
• Experience qualifying both fusion welded and friction stir welded structures
• Broad materials & processes support for metallic (e.g. forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, brazing, anodization, passivation) hardware.
• Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials.
• Demonstrated experience (M&P signatory authority) on a flight production program.
• Hands-on machining/welding experience (FSW preferred, TIG/GTA acceptable).
• Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft manufacturing and integration.
• Familiarity with common NDT methods, including visual, dye penetrant, ultrasound, x-ray, CT scan, Eddy Current, XRF scan.
• Review NDT results from processed hardware and disposition nonconformance's.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25

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.

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Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

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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.

• 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.

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