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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!\nThis 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.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!\nThis role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s lunar 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.\nWe 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. You will share in the team’s impact from the design phase through manufacturing and processing to meet spacecraft requirements. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop and qualify fusion and solid state welding processes for lunar hardware applications.\nWork with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware\nCollaborate closely with design, manufacturing and quality to define material requirements and successfully implement production solutions\nDevelop and define internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation and implementation\nEnsure M&P design requirements are met through the review and refinement of part designs, drawings and manufacturing controls\nSupport production welding including MRB, and similar non-conformance dispositions.\nAbility to travel (Qualifications:\nB.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, welding engineering, or related field\n5+ years experience in materials engineering or a related field.\nExperience with fusion (VPPA, GTAW, E-beam, etc) and solid state welding processes.\nExperience with welding aluminum, titanium, and/or nickel alloys.\nExperience supporting design and manufacturing teams in an aerospace environment, including preparing specifications, test reports, and design substantiation documentation\nFamiliarity with nondestructive inspections (visual, dye penetrant, eddy current, radiography, ultrasonic, and computer tomography) and destructive testing (tensile, shear, fracture toughness, crack growth, fatigue)\nExperience with welding standards (i.e., AWS, ASME, MIL, etc)\nExperience interacting with aerospace suppliers, including on-site engineering audits, technical interchanges, supplier qualifications and statistical process controls.\nStrong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with a diversity of customers.\nExperience interpreting, meeting and verifying internal and external regulatory requirements against an engineered product.\nMust be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder)\nFinal role level based on overall experience.\nDesired:\nM.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace, materials science, mechanical, manufacturing, welding or related engineering field\nFamiliarity with NASA standards (i.e., NASA-STD-5009, NASA-STD-6016, MSFC-SPEC-3679)Ability to develop engineering requirements for undefined material forms and processes\nDemonstrated domain expertise in aerospace structural metals and/or welding processes.\nExperience with statistical treatment of test data and the generation of design values\nCulture Statement\nDon’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.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants 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.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired 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\nRequired 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.\nRequired 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\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue 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.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants 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 . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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