(Early Career) Space Resources Application Engineer Materials and Processes I

$75,510 - $105,714/Yr

Blue Origin - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit, which develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably. We believe that to preserve our planet, humanity must expand beyond our limits, venturing into space to explore and discover new energy and material resources. In pursuit of this vision, we invite you to join our dynamic Space Resources Program. We're dedicated to developing and demonstrating In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies for the Moon and beyond. If our mission resonates with you and you're eager to contribute, you could be the perfect addition to our inclusive, open-minded, and forward-thinking team. We're seeking a dedicated materials and processes application engineer who can engage in all phases of a rapid product development cycle, from Technology Development to formal design, implementation, environmental testing, and final integration. We value self-motivated, hands-on individuals who can find practical solutions to abstract problems. This role requires expertise in fabricating, testing, and analyzing high-temperature material assemblies and integrated molten regolith electrolysis systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and generating reports to communicate observed material interactions and subsystem failure modes.
• Conduct tests on high-temperature testbeds and prepare materials for structural and chemical characterization.
• Perform sample analysis using optical microscopy, electron microscopy, x-ray fluorescence, and x-ray diffraction.
• Work collaboratively in fast-paced cycles of design, analysis, and construction to deliver scalable solutions.

Requirements

• B.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant internship experience.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and execution.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory with chemical and high-temperature hazards.
• Experience in a chemistry or materials science laboratory.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze data and communicate results effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including generating reports and documenting test results.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of high-temperature ceramics and refractory metals.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems (pumps, fittings, vacuum gauges, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrochemical systems and testing.
• Experience in high-temperature furnace design and construction.
• Experience in EDS/XRF/XRD analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and LabView.

Benefits

• 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%
• 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
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.