Materials & Process Engineer III - Statistical Methods

Company Overview:

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 role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Our family of engines powers the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers and process experts, you will be responsible for deriving design allowables for a range of materials & processes related to the selection, design, and manufacturing of Blue Engines. We are looking for someone 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:

• Work with cross-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
• Lead or support the creation of test plans for deriving design allowables for materials & processes not currently covered by MMPDS.
• Complete advanced statistical analyses through careful down-selection and/or adaptation of available tools & methods, consistent with internal and external best practices.
• Perform data reduction activities for providing material inputs for life prediction analyses.
• Deliver internally-reviewed reports & presentations of completed work.
• Support the development of a structural materials database for structural engineers and M&P engineers across Blue Origin.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in applied mathematics, materials science & engineering or related field.
• Experience evaluating data populations (preferably mechanical test) fit against various statistical distributions (normal, lognormal, weibull, etc.) and leveraging this data to output representative values for aerospace design.
• Experience developing and executing plans for material characterization.
• Experience & understanding of the material property trade-offs across a range of aerospace metallic materials.
• Experience interacting with aerospace suppliers and/or OEMs relative to material/component qualifications.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle projects of varying sizes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• 6+ years of experience in the field of statistical analysis of metallic material properties, with expert knowledge of statistical methods best suited for various applications.
• 6+ years of experience working for a producer of wrought aerospace metallic materials or an aerospace OEM.
• Process knowledge of various engineered metallic forms (additive manufacturing, forging, casting, etc.).
• Working knowledge of a range of welding & inspection methods.
• Expert knowledge of how to define designs of experiments.
• Working knowledge of fracture and fatigue testing methods.

Compensation:

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00. Other site ranges may differ.

Applications:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement:

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies show that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, 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.

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. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, and dedicated workforce. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

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