Materials & Process Engineering, Welding

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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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a unique, rapidly evolving team, you will develop, qualify, and support the production of advanced welding processes, including gas tungsten arc (GTAW), variable polarity plasma arc (VPPA), resistance seam, longitudinal seam, laser, and orbital tube welding, for flight hardware in accordance with Blue Origin’s strict aerospace specifications. You will work hands-on with engineers and technicians in the manufacturing area to build our launch vehicles and spacecraft. We seek people who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to deliver results, and continuously learn and improve.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual 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:

• Develop, test, and qualify manual, mechanized, and automated welding schedules across various processes (including GTAW, VPPA, resistance seam, longitudinal seam, laser, and orbital tube welding).

• Independently plan, manage, and execute process qualifications and verification campaigns with minimal guidance.

• Author, set up, and execute Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) in accordance with AWS D17.1, AWS D17.2, and other applicable aerospace standards.

• Review NDT results from processed hardware and disposition non-conformances.

• Work with an interdisciplinary team of manufacturing engineers, tooling engineers, and skilled trades to develop tooling and welding procedures for flight hardware.

• Operate development and production equipment, as needed.

• Specify, execute, and interpret mechanical and metallurgical weld tests.

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing support for welding work areas including shop travelers, production schedules, welder qualification, and material traceability documentation.

• Manage projects and relationships with external test labs, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, and other business organizations.

• Apply general shop skills including Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements, ESD, and contamination control of precision clean systems.

• Travel as needed to support design interface meetings, equipment support, or development activities.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in alignment with 5S standards.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in materials engineering, welding engineering, or a relevant engineering field.

• Experience in one or more common aerospace welding processes: GTAW, VPPA, resistance seam, longitudinal seam, laser, or orbital tube welding.

• Deep technical understanding of aerospace fusion and solid-state welding processes for stainless steel, nickel, titanium, and aluminum alloys.

• Proven capability to set up, run, and maintain WPS and PQR records in accordance with AWS D17.1, D17.2, or similar aerospace/flight-grade welding standards.

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to drive projects and process qualifications to completion with little guidance.

• Fundamental understanding of metallurgy and/or arc physics.

• Approachable disposition, broad-minded, and adaptable to rapidly changing requirements.

• Calm demeanor in high-pressure situations with the tenacity to resolve conflict for permanent problem resolution.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in materials or welding engineering.

• Experience in designing tooling and fixturing.

• Experience interpreting weld NDT (non-destructive testing) results (radiographic, penetrant, etc.).

• Hands-on machining and welding experience.

• Experience with the operation, programming, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated welding systems (e.g., AMET, Mitusa, Arc Machines Inc., Seedorf, Axxair, AMI, Liburdi, and/or similar systems).

• Experience with any CAD software is a plus.

• Strong written, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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 [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.